OPINION September 24, 2023 A mother's hope for treating ALS A treatment under FDA review could change my son's life. He has already received multiple doses, and it helped him regain the ability to breathe, eat and move his hands.
Departed August 9, 2023 Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall mourned by celeb friends as he inspires massive spike in ALS donations Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall is being remembered by famous friends following his death after his private battle with ALS, but he's also making an impact.
Chicago Bears August 5, 2023 Bears great Steve McMichael admitted to ICU with sepsis and pneumonia Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was admitted to the ICU Thursday with sepsis and pneumonia, McMichael's wife said in an Instagram post.
Exclusive June 9, 2023 Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins fights ALS diagnosis: 'Crying sucks' Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins raised more than $200,000 for his ALS nonprofit with a concert on Lou Gehrig's Day at the Cincinnati Reds' game
Massachusetts April 25, 2023 FDA approves drug treating rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved the drug tofersen, a first-of-its-kind treatment for a rare, inherited form of ALS.
Health December 18, 2022 $158,000 price tag for new ALS drug reignites anger at Big Pharma A new drug that slows the progression of ALS is exorbitantly expensive, one again raising anger at the pharmaceutical industry for locking life-changing drugs behind high costs.
ENTERTAINMENT 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.
ENTERTAINMENT 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.
HEALTH 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.
TERRORISM 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.
Country 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.