A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark immune responses that damage the brain.
From Lou Gehrig in 1939 to Eric Dane in 2025, celebrities have publicly dealt with what is now known as ALS for decades. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare motor neuron disorder. Currently, there is no cure for ALS and no treatment to stop or keep the disease from worsening over time. ALS mainly involves ...
Darin Nakakihara, a teacher who went viral for documenting his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), died Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Nakakihara himself announced the news of his death in a ...
After going viral for sharing life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, Darin Nakakihara left a final message on social media Darin Nakakihara/Instagram Key Takeaways Darin Nakakihara ...
Masitinib treatment for ALS led to 42% of patients in a clinical trial surviving five years, nearly double historical rates, an analysis found. About half of these long-term survivors maintained good ...