Als

neurology

ALS symptoms often begin subtly and vary by person. Early signs commonly include tripping, dropping objects, or changes in walking, alongside speech or swallowing changes like s...

biography

Kim Shattuck was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the founder and frontwoman of the power pop punk band the Muffs. She also played in the Pandoras and...

health-and-wellness

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control. When...

health

Life expectancy after an ALS diagnosis varies more than headlines often suggest. Median survival commonly falls between 2 and 5 years from symptom onset, but many people live 5...

neurology

Can ALS be slowed down is a practical question many people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their families ask. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease...

Status Updates

Did Eric Dane have ALS while filming Countdown?

Guides And Explainers

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge became a global phenomenon in the mid‑2010s, combining viral publicity with direct philanthropic funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) r...

science-technology

Stephen Hawking died on 14 March 2018; he was 76. The renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist, who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), continued influential work and...

health-explanation

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control. Life...

Status Updates

Reports of several high-profile individuals dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the last year reflect the ongoing public impact of this neurodegenerative disease....