Articles related to "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"

Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.

Promising natural antioxidants appear to be vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). They offer a limited means of dealing with the effects of the disorder.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.

ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.

Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

Recognizing and treating the causes of malnutrition in ALS, can help promote an increased quality of life

The development of Lou Gehrig's disease, a disease of the motor neurons, leads to progressive disability as neural control of the skeletal muscles of the body is lost.

Lou Gehrig, baseball player extraordinaire, mentally and emotionally triumphed over ALS.

Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.

For decades, Pride of the Yankees was the template for sports movie biographies - a perfect blend of casting, story, script and performance.

Long known to increase longevity, calorie restriction has recently been found to prevent autoimmune disease and improve health.

Yankee captain Derek Jeter is just one hit away from passing Lou Gehrig on the Yankees' all-time hit list after tying Gehrig's mark on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

How does a physician manage a patient who complains of difficulty with swallowing?

Sue Mingus' life with Charles was tumultuous, passionate, worrisome and joyful She relives those moments with her book named after one of his greatest compositions.

A moving tale of an old man's last months of life and the old student who returns for his last lesson.

By following the correct diet it is possible for people with dysphagia to meet their nutritional needs.

The common dye, Brilliant Blue G, that makes M & Ms and Gatorade Blue, blocks the damage of ATP released after spinal cord injuries. BBG is a promising treatment.

Creatine is a natural compound which assists in muscle growth. It is the most popular exercise supplement. It is safe, inexpensive, and increases muscle mass.

Marijuana has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal and psychoactive properties. Several states have legalized its limited use, but controversy persists.

Learn more about neurological illness and its ramifications on the body. Four well-known disorders represent the larger sea of neurological problems and cures.

There are several conditions that can affect the ability to use one's voice.

Stephen W. Hawking has updated his profound classic with A Briefer History of Time and includes new data from observational astronomy and particle physics.

Quadriplegia, also called tetraplegia, is devastating for the patient and his family. For the caregiver it is both physically and emotionally challenging.

Brief biography of Stephen Hawking, English scientist famous for work on black holes in space and the big bang, and his bestselling book, A Brief History of Time.

Your diet may be lacking in sufficient vitamin E.

Recent years have seen the shattering of some of baseball's most admired records. Can any truly stand the test of time?

Several inexpensive herbs and supplements demonstrate cholesterol-reducing properties with fewer side effects than conventional statin drugs.

NMDA receptor antagonists are used in the treatment of neurological illnesses and chronic pain. They may also help CFS/ME and fibromyalgia.

Learn how the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine's toxic ingredients can damage your health and find out why swine flu shots may cause chronic autoimmune disorders.

Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx were the top sluggers of the 1930s, but they were only the tip of the hitting iceberg in baseball's most offensive-rich decade.

With so many retired numbers, the New York Yankees may someday be the first team to have a player wear number 100.