Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) may improve ALS diagnostic certainty. WB-MRI assesses muscle swelling (edema) as a marker for lower ...

Chris Johnson's GMA interview didn't mention it, but the connection between ALS and football is real.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson has ALS, and it’s already robbed him of his ability to speak. The ex-Titans and Jets running back made the shock announcement on “Good Morning America” on Monday, ...

Celebrities including Russell Andrews and Eric Dane have fought ALS while inspiring others and advocating for research ...

There’s currently no way to prevent amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, but avoiding smoking, head trauma, and exposure to pesticides or heavy metals may lower the ...

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