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ACTRESS MOLLY RINGWALD

NYP2000100305- 03 OCTOBER 2000- NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: Actress Molly Ringwald attends the October 2 New York gala Tomorrow Is Tonight to support research for Lou Gehrig diease. rw/ep/Ezio Petersen UPI

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Smoking Lou Gehrig's disease risk factor

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Smoking may now be considered an established risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, U.S. researchers said.

Three genes liked to Lou Gehrig's disease

HOUGHTON, Mich., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Michigan Technological University researchers say they have linked three genes to the most common type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Man says he killed wife to end suffering

PORTLAND, Ore., July 15 (UPI) -- A man testified in his murder trial in Multnomah County, Ore., he fatally shot his wife because she was suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease.

MLB: N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 5 (12 inn.)

NEW YORK, July 4 (UPI) -- Jorge Posada's second hit Saturday, a 12th-inning RBI single, helped the New York Yankees edge Toronto 6-5.

ALS study focuses on metal interaction

SAN ANTONIO, May 27 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Texas have identified an abnormality in molecules they believe is responsible for one form of Lou Gehrig's disease.

New ALS gene mutation is discovered

BOSTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A U.S.-led team of scientists says it has discovered a new gene mutation, ALS6, that might lead to new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Spinal fluid proteins may be ALS marker

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say high levels of certain spinal fluid proteins may signal the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Ex-heavyweight contender LeDoux has ALS

ANOKA, Minn., Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Former heavyweight championship contender Scott LeDoux of Minnesota has been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Ravens' ailing Brigance gets game ball

BALTIMORE, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The game ball from the Baltimore Ravens' AFC playoff win over Tennessee last weekend when to its ailing director of player development, players said.

New ALS research findings are reported

BALTIMORE, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found transplanting a new line of stem cell-like cells in rat models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis can help sustain breathing.

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Report of ex-Minnesota Viking Orlando Thomas' death untrue

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Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas Still Fighting ALS

nytimes.com at 28 Oct 2009 10:50 pm

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Former Minnesota Vikings strong safety Orlando Thomas is continuing his fight with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

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nytimes.com at 28 Oct 2009 10:40 pm

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about former Minnesota Vikings strong safety Orlando Thomas dying of Lou Gehrig's Disease. The team -- the source...

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard ties Lou Gehrig's postseason RBI streak

espn.com at 19 Oct 2009 09:12 pm

Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give him eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, tying Lou Gehrig's record.

Co-founder of Dutch Bros. coffee chain dies

sfgate.com at 16 Oct 2009 01:18 am

A co-founder of Oregon's Dutch Bros. coffee stand chain has died from Lou Gehrig's Disease. Travis Boersma said his brother, 55-year-old Dane Boersma, died Thursday morning at his home in...

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