Berlin International Film Festival is a great cultural event and one of the most important dates for the international film industry.
You may have heard about Lou Gehrig disease and know it's a scary diagnosis. But exactly what is Lou Gehrig disease? Also known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells (neurons). According to the ALS Society, the progressive degeneration of motor neurons that connect the brain, spinal cord and muscles eventually leads to their death.
Lou Gehrig Might Not Have Succumbed to ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. After All. Lou Gehrig passed away 71 years ago today, June 2, 1941. A study released on Aug. 17, 2010 created speculation about the cause of Gehrigâs death. 12 athletes that suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) comprised the study's sample.