Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that affects the parts of the nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement.

Close up hand with glove Collecting samples of water with a test tube from a body of water with trees in the background
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Water-Contamination Link to ALS Tenuous Without More Data

By Margaret Wahl | June 30, 2009
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ALS: A Vicious Cycle

By MDA Staff | May 7, 2009
woman using cpap machine to stop choking and snoring from obstructive sleep apnea
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NIV Masks: Finding the One That’s Just Right

By Kathy Wechsler | February 29, 2008
Stressed latin man doing the Heimlich maneuver on her young girlfriend choking while sitting together on the couch
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All Choked Up

By Diane Huberty | May 31, 2005
Depressed soldier and his psychotherapist during a session
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Gulf War Vets More Likely to Get ALS

By Margaret Wahl | September 30, 2003
Asian senior man falling on the ground with walker in living room at home. Elderly older mature male having an accident heart attack for emergency help support from hospital. Insurance health care.
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Take Falls Seriously to Prevent Further Injuries

By Christina Medvescak | October 8, 2002
bat in flight
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Bats and Nuts Yield Environmental Clue to ALS on Guam

By Dan Stimson | May 3, 2002