Runner Defies ALS to Compete in His First 5K Race
Kip Fontana was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2010 and was told by his doctors that he had…
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Tips for Talking to Your Doctor
This Macmillan Cancer Support video shares some tips on how to get the best out of your doctor’s appointments…
Radicava Now Available, Offering Real Hope to ALS Patients
This segment from CBS Boston is sharing the good news that the FDA-approved drug Radicava for the treatment of…
7 Things to Keep in Mind If a Loved One Has ALS
An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis can be devastating for both the patient and their family. If a loved one has recently…
What Is Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
This video from WS Westwood explains the degenerative condition, Lou Gehrig’s disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often…
5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are…
7 ALS Facts You Might Find Interesting
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also know as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells…
Filmmaker Finishes Film Project With Advanced ALS
In this video from CBS Sunday Morning, follow the journey of award-winning filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice…
A Year in the Life of Someone Living With ALS
In this touching video from Friends of Alan Gustafson, we see how quickly the progressive condition amyotrophic lateral…
9 Things to Know About the New ALS Drug Radicava
On May 5, the FDA approved the first new treatment in 22 years for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The drug, …