But 16 years later, that time of always thinking about it hasn’t come. One might think that with his level of disability, ALS would consume Todd’s thoughts. In reality, the disease caused him more ...

Now, living with ALS means choosing comfort and ease over the latest trends. I ditched the buttons, zippers, and fussy ...

The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community is mourning Brooke Eby, an ALS advocate who documented her life with the disease on social media and helped build an online community for people ...

ALS is a neurological disorder that causes muscle weakness and eventual paralysis. The disease is progressive, meaning that symptoms usually worsen over time. However. the rate at which ALS symptoms ...

People with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) may have a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), while those with better cardiovascular health may have ...

The realization that they were not alone set the tone for MDA Engage: Chicago, a free symposium held Sept. 26 in suburban ...

Voice Back allows people with ALS and other conditions that affect speech communicate in a voice that sounds like their own.

For people with muscular dystrophy, who may experience problems with muscle strength, endurance, balance, joint stiffness, ...

Noninvasive ventilation, cough-assist devices, and breathing exercises are among ways ALS patients can ease breathing issues. Early signs of weakening breathing function can be subtle. Patients should ...

The Phase 2b/3 trial (NCT04057898) is testing MN-166’s safety and efficacy at slowing disease progression in 234 adults with ALS. After an initial one-year part in which patient ...

These types of friends are irreplaceable and more embedded in our lives and hearts than others. Deep friendship requires each friend to call upon the other for help and support, even in the most ...

Managing ALS goes far beyond routine doctor visits and medical checklists. Clinical metrics can track disease progression, but they fail to capture the real story: what it actually takes to navigate ...