Health News Archives
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years
Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain
Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say
Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
Time between onset and symptoms could be targeted for therapy, study suggests
Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say
Dog Ailment, ALS Link Seen
Genetic tie found between Lou Gehrig's disease and canine ailment
Growth Hormone Won’t Fight ALS
Study shows 'disappointing' results against Lou Gehrig's disease
Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas
ALS, Alzheimer’s Insights Could Improve Treatment
But each discovery awaits testing in humans, experts note
Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Motor Neurons in ALS Patients
Feat could one day lead to tailor-made cells to treat fatal disease, researchers say
