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.
Tuesday 17 August 2010 14.21 EDT First published on Tuesday 17 August 2010 14.21 EDT. Lou Gehrig, a heroic slugger for the Yankees baseball team, was famed for brushing aside repeated fractures and batting after nearly being knocked unconscious, before giving his name to the disease that was said to have killed him.