Is there a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease?

How is ALS treated? Mostly by managing the symptoms. Learn more about how to help someone with the condition also called Lou Gehrig's disease. read more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes muscle weakness. It is incurable and eventually fatal. It occurs at a very low incidence, about one to three cases per 100,000 people. read more

Lou Gehrig's disease is a deadly illness for which there is currently no cure. But a new treatment has been shown to slow and even stop its progression. read more