October 24, 2015 Diet high in calories, carbohydrates may aid patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease A small study has found that a diet high in calories and carbohydrates may improve survival for patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
October 24, 2015 Study to test Alzheimer’s drugs on high-risk patients receives $33 million grant from NIH The future of Alzheimer’s research got a boost on Wednesday with a $33 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test Alzheimer’s drugs on healthy people who have a high risk of contracting the disease.
October 24, 2015 Popcorn ingredient found to be linked with Alzheimer's A recent study has found that diacetyl, an ingredient in popcorn responsible for its buttery flavor and smell, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
October 24, 2015 Ice bucket challenges get cool for charity The idea is simple: Take a bucket of ice water, dump it over your head, record it and post the video on social media.
October 24, 2015 Major mid-life stress may raise Alzheimer's risk Going through a major life crisis can have long-term consequences on your mental and physical health according to a new study, which found a link between major life stressors, like divorce, and developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life
October 24, 2015 Frequent formaldehyde exposure may put funeral directors at increased risk of ALS Researchers have discovered a link between formaldehyde exposure and an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), specifically for male funeral directors.
October 24, 2015 Former President George W. Bush helps welcome ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creator’s newborn daughter The newborn daughter of Pete Frates, the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient widely credited with popularizing the viral Ice Bucket Challenge got the presidential treatment when she made her entrance into the world on August 31.
October 24, 2015 Here's what has happened since the Ice Bucket Challenge was born On July 15, 2014, Chris Kennedy posted a video to YouTube—one that's widely regarded to be the first ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video.
October 23, 2015 Scientists create first mouse model for ALS dementia Scientists have created the first animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) dementia in mice, which they say will allow them to directly monitor test drugs to determine how they affect the brain.
October 23, 2015 Study links copper intake to Alzheimer's disease New research suggests that the accumulation of copper in our bodies could be contributing to Alzheimer’s disease
