ALS
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Breanna also wants to leave her mark on the world, telling the BBC she wants to be able to help others with ALS and give them "hope".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The actor disclosed his ALS diagnosis to Levinson a few months beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“Too many NFL players are developing ALS during life and diagnosed with CTE after death. I donated Steve’s brain to inspire new research into the link between them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The researchers believe this inhibitor could represent a broadly applicable strategy for slowing or stopping neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
ALS is like a lit candle: it melts your nerves and leaves your body a pile of wax.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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