Health News Archives
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Scientists ID Jekyll-Hyde Protein in Lou Gehrigs Disease Gene mutations cause superoxide dismutase to clump up in motor neurons
Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations
Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrigs Disease Workplace exposure might increase risk of fatal neurodegenerative disease, study says
Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas Riluzole, used to treat Lou Gehrig's disease, inhibits aggressive growth, study finds
Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular compounds
Surprise in Lab Helps ID Drug to Fight ALS Study shows apocynin almost doubles life span of mice with inherited Lou Gehrig's disease
DNA Fingerprints Predict Brain Disorders Researchers found certain variations may indicate higher risk of ALS, Parkinson's
Cell Protein Might Help Treat ALS Hsp70 extended the lifespan of mice that had the neurological disease, researchers say
New Gene for Lou Gehrigs Disease Identified Rare TDP-43 mutations expose potential therapeutic target, experts say
Study Shows Antibiotic Harms ALS Patients Researchers hoped minocycline might have helped those with Lou Gehrig's disease
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