Popular meteorologist reveals heartbreaking diagnosis after fans accused her of being drunk on air

Right now, I pray every day that a miracle is going to happen. I keep thinking, ‘It could be something else.'” ...

‘If the doctors are right, I’m probably done telling you about the weather. But I still have a lot to say.’ WHO 13’s Jeriann Ritter opens up about her health journey

WHO 13’s Jeriann Ritter opened up about her diagnosis with bulbar ALS in a conversation with Keith Murphy. They talked about what bulbar ALS is, what symptoms she had that led to her ...
Variety

Ellen Pompeo Told Eric Dane ‘Whatever You Need, However I Can Help. I Love You’ After Learning of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Co-Star’s ALS Diagnosis

Ellen Pompeo recently revealed in a pre-taped message at the ALS Network Champions for Cures & Care Gala (via People) that she texted Eric Dane immediately after learning her “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star ...
USA Today

Eric Dane forced to miss event due to 'physical realities' of ALS

Eric Dane was forced to miss an event this weekend amid his battle with ALS. The "Grey's Anatomy" actor, 53, was honored with the Dean and Kathleen Rasmussen Advocate of the Year Award at the ALS ...
New York Post

Eric Dane drops out of ALS event last minute ‘due to the physical realities’ of deadly disease

Eric Dane dropped out of an ALS event last minute as he continues to battle the devastating disease. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum, 53, missed his scheduled appearance at the ALS Network’s Champions for ...
Medical Xpress

Neuronal activity reveals new clues to ALS progression

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with no cure and limited treatment options. One of the earliest signs of ALS is overactive brain signals known as ...
Los Angeles Times

Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Signs, Diagnosis, and the Path Forward

ALS is characterized by the death of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of voluntary movement. Sporadic ALS accounts for approximately 90-95% of cases, while familial ALS ...
NJ.com

Drugmaker known for ALS medication to be acquired by Japanese company in $2.5B deal

A pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey that’s known for its FDA-approved treatment for ALS is set to be acquired for $2.5 billion. Tanabe Pharma America, which operates a U.S. headquarters in ...
Stars and Stripes

Bill seeks to learn why veterans are at greater risk of developing ALS than people with no military service

WASHINGTON — A House bill has been introduced that prioritizes learning why veterans are more likely than those who have not served in the military to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal ...
People

Eric Dane Receives 10-Minute Standing Ovation, Praise from Costar Mädchen Amick for Portraying ALS Patient on Brilliant Minds

“While his character’s finding bravery, there's a lot of bravery in Eric to tell the story as well," said 'Brilliant Minds' creator Michael Grassi Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She ...
Reuters

Health Rounds: Researchers find clue to potentially reversing ALS in lab studies

Nov 21 (Reuters) - (This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To receive the full newsletter in your inbox for free sign up ...
NBC Sports

Adam Fox tackles ALS awareness, a mission that’s personal for his family

When Adam Fox matriculated at Harvard in 2016, he had already been drafted in the third round by the Calgary Flames. But when he met his future wife, Tate, in their freshman year, he knew that his NHL ...