The incomplete closing of the spine can leave a person vulnerable to nerve and spinal cord damage.
A recent study published in Neurobiology of Aging reports that a genetic signature in a region on chromosome 1 influences the age at which someone develops amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
BG-12 acted as an anti-inflammatory and provided protection for cells, says the New England Journal of Medicine.
New program chronicles lives of five people living with MS and the influence of positive psychology on their overall well-being.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released a new guideline for treating chorea—uncontrollable jerky movements often experienced by people with Huntington’s disease.
A new study shows that the earliest stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gherig’s disease might be detectable with a blood test.
The Arthritis Foundation wants children and caregivers to learn the signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis.