4 Tests to Measure Your Agility at Any Age

The ability to move with speed, precision and power is important for longevity. Here’s how to gauge it and how to improve.
The Hollywood Reporter

Eric Dane Opens Up About ALS Battle After ‘Brilliant Minds’ Episode and Why He’s Sharing His Health Journey

The actor, who publicly announced his diagnosis earlier this year, spoke on a virtual panel with I Am ALS and writers from the NBC drama: "I have no reason to be in a good spirit at any time, on any ...
New York Post

Eric Dane gives heartbreaking update on ALS battle: ‘No reason to be in a good spirit’

Eric Dane is sharing everything about his ALS battle — including the emotional toll that the devastating diagnosis has taken on him. The “Euphoria” actor, 53, gave the latest update on his health ...
Newsweek

Map Shows States With Highest ALS Rates—Study Has ‘Surprising’ Hypothesis

People in certain states in America appear to be more likely than others to develop devastating neurological diseases, a new study has indicated. Lou Gehrig's disease—also known as amyotrophic lateral ...
ABC News

Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

High levels of SO2 can be made from burning coal or diesel-operated equipment. A major pollutant from mining fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ...
STAT

Autoimmune responses found in ALS, pointing to a new way to view the deadly disease

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...
CNN

Eric Dane says he’ll fight ALS ‘to the last breath’, advocates in DC for further research and assistance

Eric Dane is out there fighting for others after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April. The “Euphoria” star traveled to Washington, DC, this week before the government shutdown ...
Page Six

Eric Dane advocates for ALS cure in video showing disease progression

Eric Dane advocated for a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) as the progression of his symptoms was on full display in a campaign video. After the “Euphoria” actor missed the planned “Grey’s ...
Newsweek

ALS: Scientists Identify Disease From Single Hair Strand

A simple non-invasive hair-based test could one day help with early diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—improving patient care and potentially extending survival. This is the hope of ...
Today

Viral Video Captures Man’s 1 Early Sign of ALS That He Dismissed As Being ‘Uncoordinated’

The dad and motorcycle racer thought his lack of coordination was from being tired. It was an early ALS symptom. Now, he's raising awareness about the disease. In the early summer of 2020, Eric ...
Case Western Reserve University

Study using stem cells created from ALS patients identifies potential new target for treatment

CLEVELAND—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an incurable neurological disorder affecting motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control ...
Medscape

Common Psychiatric Meds Tied to Increased ALS Risk

Prescribed use of anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives, or antidepressants was associated with a significantly increased risk for future development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a worse ...