This video from Tyler Morning Telegraph is all about Christi Wyatt Zimmerman. MORE: Soccer coach mom talks about her life with ALS Zimmerman, who’s from Texas, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2014 at just 36 years old. However, despite the devastating news, she’s remained…

This week, Stephen Hawking turned 76. While 76 doesn’t seem all that impressive with many living past 100 in this day and age — for Hawking, it’s simply remarkable. Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when he wast just 21 years old. At the time of his…

NeuroSGC, a new scientific partnership formed by the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) aims to discover new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease — both of which currently lack effective therapies. Drug discovery for these and other neurological…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the American CryoStem Corporation of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, for marketing Atcell, the company’s adipose-derived stem cell product, without FDA approval. In its warning letter, the FDA noted “significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements, including some…

Researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada are enrolling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients for a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the potential therapeutics effects of a well-established antipsychotic drug called Orap (pimozide). The research team, led by Dr. Lawrence Korngut, associate professor at the…

Cell stress, such as a viral infection, may trigger the production of faulty proteins from the C9orf72 gene, a leading contributor of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), say researchers at the University of Michigan. Their study, “RAN translation at C9orf72-associated repeat expansions is selectively enhanced…

Real Madrid and Portugal international soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo, proves his worth off the pitch as well as on it as he welcomed a former soccer player who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to watch a game at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid (in Ronaldo’s private box, no…

Throughout 2017, ALS News Today brought you daily coverage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-related advocacy events, clinical studies, and the latest research updates. We have compiled a top 10 list of the most-read ALS news stories of that year, with a brief description of what made them interesting and…

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience a gradual loss of the ability to walk, swallow and even breathe, and there’s no cure. It’s incredibly important that patients seek specialized treatment to address the different aspects of the disease. MORE: Find out seven ways to diagnose ALS In…

A group of women in their 60s decided to go full Monty to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The idea came from lifelong friends of Wendy Rauwerdink of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, who had diagnosed with the disease. Her friends became engaged in the fight, always wanting to do more. As…