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November 14, 2022

Roberta Flack has been diagnosed with ALS: 'Impossible to sing and not easy to speak'

Grammy award-winning singer Roberta Flack has been diagnosed with ALS, which has made it "impossible" for her to sing and difficult to speak.

October 27, 2022

Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins discusses ALS diagnosis and 'responsibility' to 'spread the word'

Country star John Driskell Hopkins, vocalist and guitarist in the Zac Brown Band, spoke about the challenges he faces with ALS after being diagnosed late last year.

September 29, 2022

Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval

A drug from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals to treat ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration based on the results of a small, mid-stage study.

September 10, 2022

Families of FDNY, NYPD members who died of 9/11 illnesses reflect on loved ones

Loved ones of NYPD and FDNY members who were lost years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks reflected on the legacy of their family members after their deaths.

August 24, 2022

Zac Brown Band announces special ALS benefit show in Nashville

Zac Brown Band will be headlining an upcoming ALS benefit show in Nashville next month. John Driskell Hopkins a member of the band was diagnosed with the disease in December 2021.

July 8, 2022

Lindsey Vonn shares special message for mother battling ALS: 'We celebrate you every day'

Retired U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn took to social media Friday to share an endearing message about her mother's battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

June 21, 2022

John Driskell Hopkins talks about living with ALS and finding 'solutions' for disease through his nonprofit

John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band shares his story after receiving ALS diagnosis and how he hopes to find a cure through his nonprofit foundation.

December 23, 2021

Biden touts bipartisan effort to pass ALS bill during signing

President Biden praised lawmaker's on both sides of the aisle while signing a bill that will authorize funding for research and treatment of ALS

December 22, 2021

Former NFL star Tim Green reveals how ALS altered his outlook on life

Former NFL star and author Tim Green opens up about the disease on 'Fox News Primetime.'

September 14, 2021

Former NFL player Tim Green opens up to Brian Kilmeade about living with ALS

Former NFL player and FOX NFL broadcaster Tim Green opened up Tuesday about living with ALS and his new book "The Final Season."