The ALS Association defines ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease — as a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes muscles to waste away, loss of voluntary control over movement,

With the recent passing of actor Eric Dane, there's increased awareness of ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

DURHAM -- August is the month the Ice Bucket Challenge kicks off, and Tuesday the Duke ALS Clinic joined in with an Ice Bucket Challenge of its own. The director of the clinic and leading ALS researcher, Dr. Richard Bedlack, led the charge. "We challenge ...

After news that Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, many may be wondering what the disease is and how it affects the body.

The advocacy group I AM ALS secured $313 million in federal funding for its campaign to accelerate research and expand access to treatment.

A Spanish hospital has begun administering a newly approved therapy for patients with a rare genetic form of ALS.

The grand total for 2026 totaled over $1.4 million, all raised for research efforts to find a cure for ALS. This year’s run was the 27th anniversary. In all those years, the ride has raised nearly $21 million. The consistency is what makes it a success, according to rider, and Minnesota Twins legend Kent Hrbek.