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ALS December 13, 2016

NCAA honoring man who inspired ALS ice bucket challenge

The NCAA is honoring the former Boston College baseball captain who inspired the ice bucket challenge that raised millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research.

ALS November 29, 2016

Ice bucket that sparked charity blitz comes to Smithsonian

The bucket of ice that sparked a viral social-media campaign has a new home at the Smithsonian.

ALS November 18, 2016

Man who inspired ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to receive NCAA award

The NCAA is honoring the former Boston College baseball captain who inspired people around the world to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's Disease research.

Head Injury November 3, 2016

Kevin Turner, lead plaintiff in NFL concussion lawsuit, had CTE

Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.

ALS November 3, 2016

Fruits and vegetables could slow progression of ALS

"It appears that nutrition plays a role both in triggering the disease and why it progresses."

Incredible Health August 12, 2016

Terminally ill California woman holds farewell party before doctor-assisted suicide

In early July, Betsy Davis emailed her closest friends and relatives to invite them to a two-day party, telling them: 鈥淭hese circumstances are unlike any party you have attended before, requiring emotional stamina, centeredness and openness.鈥�

ALS July 26, 2016

Woman raises $800G for ALS research before receiving diagnosis of her own

Over seven years, Virginia's Beth Prever raised $800,000 for ALS research because she "felt like having ALS would be a worst-case scenario diagnosis.

ALS July 26, 2016

Ice Bucket Challenge funds lead to ALS discovery

During the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was ubiquitous on social media.

ALS June 17, 2016

Device gives man with ALS ability to write novel, produce music

For many, the 鈥淚ce Bucket Challenge鈥� in summer 2014 was their first encounter with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig鈥檚 disease.

ALS June 14, 2016

Mystery of ALS patients who see improvement

Richard Bedlack has treated more than 2,000 patients with ALS, the neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig鈥檚 disease.

ALS May 25, 2016

ALS documentary to feature man fighting for life after union took away vital insurance benefit

June 19, dads across the country will gather with their families to celebrate the holiday in their honor, but for 66-year-old Joe Swider, Father鈥檚 Day is when he runs out of money for a medical service that has kept the father of four and grandfather of 11 alive since he was diagnosed with ALS.