Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis study. Researchers designing a clinical trial for people at risk of Lou Gehrig's disease are looking for healthy individuals with two or more family members who have or had ALS. Call the ALS Center at Emory University: 1-888-413-9315.

Diabetes screening study. Male and female volunteers are needed for a research study to screen for and treat the early stages of diabetes. The study will screen people for borderline or pre-diabetes. The screening involves two visits at either Emory University Hospital or Grady Memorial Hospital. To participate, please call Emory Health Connection at 404-778-7777.

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Female volunteers with epilepsy needed. Females who have epilepsy and have children ages 6 to 16 are invited to participate in a study comparing effects of anti-epileptic medications on child development. Participants should have taken only one anti-epileptic medication during pregnancy. For more information call 404-778-3448.

Free cancer support groups. Prostate cancer (first Wednesday), head and neck cancers (second Monday), breast cancer (second Tuesday), gynecologic cancers (third Tuesday), lung cancer (third Tuesday), colorectal cancer (first Friday) and Latina women (fourth Tuesday). All groups meet at St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 404-851-5051.

Mobile mammography. WellStar offers mobile mammography. Appointments are made in advance and take up to 20 minutes to complete. Call to schedule an appointment. $75. 770-956-7827.

Polycystic ovary syndrome study. Needs female volunteers with polycystic ovary syndrome, a common disorder that causes irregular or missing menstrual periods. For more information call 404-727-9835.

Mended Hearts Support Group. Dr. Barry Mangel will speak on cardiac procedures. 7 p.m. April 4. Free. Kennestone Hospital, 677 Church Street, Marietta. 770-517-6201.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Support and education group for individuals with depression and/or bipolar disorders, as well as friends and family. 7-8 p.m. every other Wednesday. Free. Gracepointe Nazarene Church, 2900 Rosebud Road, Loganville. 678-995-4186.

Tribble Trot 5K race. 3.1-mile race through Tribble Mill Park. 7:30 a.m. April 8. $15 registration. Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Grayson. 770-932-4460, n-georgia.com.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Games and activities. 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 8. Free. East Cobb YMCA, 1055 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta. 770-578-2800.