ALS, rare dementia share genetic link: Study
Researchers have identified genetic links between a fatal neuromuscular disorder and a rare form of dementia that may help in potential treatment for both disorders.
Apr 11, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
Stephen Hawking may have had polio, was misdiagnosed with ALS, claims medical expert
Stephen Hawking passed away in the early hours of March 14 at his Cambridge residence at the age of 76.
Mar 21, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
ALS: All you need to know about the disease Stephen Hawking suffered for five decades
The legendary scientist was diagnosed with the condition in 1963 and lived with it for more than five decades.
Mar 14, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
People exposed to electromagnetic fields at double the risk of developing ALS
Researchers have warned that people who are exposed to very low frequency electromagnetic fields at workplace are at double the risk of developing ALS.
Mar 30, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator Stephen Hillenburg diagnosed with ALS
The creator of Nickelodeon's long-running hit show "SpongeBob SquarePants", Stephen Hillenburg has been diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mar 15, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
Consuming mercury-rich fish may up your risk of ALS, warns study!
The findings do not negate the fact that eating fish provides many health benefits.
Feb 21, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Exposure to environmental toxin ups Alzheimer's risk
The cause of neurodegenerative disease remains largely unknown, and the role of environmental factors in these illnesses is poorly understood.
Jan 23, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
New ALS find may pave way for 'much-needed' cure
Over the last decade, mutations that cause ALS have been found in a growing number of genes that encode RNA-binding proteins.
Nov 02, 2015, 11:11 AM IST
World's first hands-free smartphone for disabled
An Israeli company claims to have developed the first completely hands-free smartphone that can allow disabled users to control the device with head movement.
Feb 22, 2015, 19:23 PM IST
Samsung Galaxy S5 takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. And as anyone who takes up the challenge, Samsung has nominated iPhone 5, HTC One M8 and the Nokia Lumia 930.
Aug 28, 2014, 00:37 AM IST
