Only five-to-10% of people with ALS in the U.S. have a family member with the disease. The cousins said their family members with ALS all have the same gene – called SO D1.

Opinion: Claims of dramatic improvement or cures from ALS by unregulated clinics that seem too good to be true are likely ...

A Jacksonville woman's experience caring for her husband with ALS has formed a foundation to help other families fighting ...

Neurologist and Duke ALS Clinic Director Richard Bedlack “stitches strength” for his patients, showing the powers of hope.

Family and friendship lie at the core of the Jim Himelic Foundation, a local grass-roots non-profit dedicated to eradicating amotrophic lateral sclerosis. The all-volunteer organization has raised ...

GREENVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – In a story of resilience and hope, the Weber family stands as a reminder of the impact of familial bonds in the face of adversity. In 1999, Art Weber passed from ...

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