One of the Most Famous Degenerative Diseases Affects the Brain in Previously Unknown Ways
An incurable affliction that gradually destroys a person’s ability to walk, speak, and eventually breathe can also deteriorate the mind, new research suggests. People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are more likely to have other mental and behavioral health problems than people without the condition, the study found. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is…
