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26 Jul

Belly and Arm Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A new study suggests people with certain body shapes face greater odds of developing neurological diseases – but researchers say muscle strength may offer protection.

25 Jul

Screentime Tips for Sleep-deprived Tweens – New Study Unlocks Secrets to Better Rest

A new study reveals 4 screen habits that help improve sleep quality and quantity during adolescence.

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19 Dec
Early Research Points to Possible New Parkinson's Drug

Early Research Points to Possible New Parkinson's Drug

Parkinson's is a relentless disease for which few treatments, and no real cure, exists.

Now, researchers say they are on the trail of a potential new therapy for the disabling neurological illness.

It's early research, still in the animal-testing stage, as explain...

27 Nov
Scientists Find Way to Deliver Medicines Across Brain's Protective Barrier

Scientists Find Way to Deliver Medicines Across Brain's Protective Barrier

The blood-brain barrier is a natural membrane that protects your brain from toxins and germs.

Unfortunately, this barrier also hampers the delivery of important medicines and therapies into the brain.

But researchers now think they’ve figured out a way to get...

31 Oct
Costs for MS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Meds Keep Rising

Costs for MS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Meds Keep Rising

A person battling multiple sclerosis spent an average of $750 in out-of-pocket fees on medicines in 2012, but by 2021 that same patient spent $2,378 annually, a new report finds.

Out-of-pocket costs for drugs for neurologic diseases such as MS, Parkinson's and

25 Oct
Antibiotics Reveal Links Between Gut Microbes, Parkinson's

Antibiotics Reveal Links Between Gut Microbes, Parkinson's

Certain gut microbes might be linked to a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.

People prescribed multiple courses of penicillin ...

24 Sep
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre Has Parkinson's Disease

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre Has Parkinson's Disease

Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Favre, 54, made the announcement while testifying to Congress on his potential misuse of taxpayer funds.

The former quarterback has be...

19 Sep
Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's

Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's

A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter sugar o...

16 Sep
Genetics Suggest Link Between ALS, Parkinson's Disease

Genetics Suggest Link Between ALS, Parkinson's Disease

People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease are at increased risk of developing ALS, a new study finds.

Further, having these ...

23 Aug
No Link Found Between Migraines, Parkinson's Disease

No Link Found Between Migraines, Parkinson's Disease

Women who suffer frequent migraines don’t have any increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, finds a new study that refutes earlier resear...

19 Aug
Brain Implant Helps Tame Parkinson's for Easier Daily Living

Brain Implant Helps Tame Parkinson's for Easier Daily Living

A brain implant guided by AI could provide around-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.

The implant uses AI to monitor...

08 Aug
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought

Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought

Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.

But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.

If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...

25 Jul
Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Finding yourself packing on the pounds around your waist and arms? If so, you might be at heightened risk for neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, new researc...

18 Jul
Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE

Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE

Alix Popham played in two rugby World Cups and won a Six Nations Grand Slam before retiring in 2011 as a professional in the rough-and-tumble game.

By 2020, he had already been diagnosed with early onset

17 Jul
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?

Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?

Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Now, research supports the notion that contact sports can also raise the odds fo...

26 Jun
Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk

Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk

Anxiety could be an early warning sign of Parkinson's disease, a new study finds.

People with anxiety have at least double the risk of developing Parkinson's compared to th...

18 Jun
Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?

Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?

A new blood test might be able to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms of the movement disorder surface, researchers said.

The test correctly predicted a high risk of

31 May
Caffeine Affects Dopamine Function in Parkinson's Patients

Caffeine Affects Dopamine Function in Parkinson's Patients

Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the brain...

23 May
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games

'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games

For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life upside down.

"My left arm stopped swinging, and I felt incredibly fatigued,"

25 Apr
Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk

Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk

It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease.

New genetics research now reveals those who might be...

16 Apr
Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs

Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs

Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients' ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.

The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the brain, just above where the spinal cord connects to the br...

04 Apr
Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's

Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's

Could a medication similar to the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy slow the ravages of Parkinson's disease?

A new, small study suggests it could: Over the course of a year, a group of Fre...

21 Mar
Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders

Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders

Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson's disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says.

Skin tests can detect an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, a protein that is the hallmark of Parkinson's disease and similar degenerative ...

01 Mar
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients

Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients

A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says.

Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a ...

28 Feb
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.

Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.

Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people's risk of Parkinson's disease, a new, preliminary study finds.

People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson's, according to a study to be presented at the A...

23 Jan
New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's

New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's

Two new strategies using deep brain stimulation can improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Duke University researchers have found.

Doctors can efficiently improve symptoms of Parkinson's by simultaneously targeting to key brain structures using a newly developed self-a...

08 Jan
Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons

Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons

'Freezing' is a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease, with patients suddenly finding themselves unable to move their feet forward.

Drugs, surgeries and behavioral therapies have all proven rather ineffective against freezing, but Parkinson's patients mi...

05 Jan
Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease

Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease

A rare genetic mutation found in 1% of people of European descent appears to cut their odds for Parkinson's disease in half, a new study finds.

A better understanding of how this bit of DNA works might lead to better prevention and treatment of Parkinson's generally, res...

27 Dec
A Parkinson's Diagnosis Can Come With Some Hope, Experts Say

A Parkinson's Diagnosis Can Come With Some Hope, Experts Say

Patients with Parkinson's disease call it "D-Day," the date they were told they had the incurable movement disorder.

Now, a new study suggests they might be getting the wrong message when they get the news.

"A lot of people say 'I'm sorry, you have Parkinson's,'" s...

20 Dec
Brain Cell Insights Could Someday Lead to New Parkinson's Treatments

Brain Cell Insights Could Someday Lead to New Parkinson's Treatments

Early research in mice could be getting closer to the roots of what causes Parkinson's disease.

A "pathological" form of a common brain protein, alpha-synuclein, could play a role in the death of dopamine-rich brain cells, according to a team at Johns Hopkins School of M...

17 Nov
New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease

New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease

A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to identify proteins associated with Alzheimer's (amyloid beta and tau) and Parkinson's (alpha synu...

03 Oct
Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson's, Study Finds

Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson's, Study Finds

Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson's disease.

Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank who were followed for up to 15 years, loneliness appeared to increase the chances...

19 Sep
Parkinson's Patients Often Battle a Hidden Foe: Stigma

Parkinson's Patients Often Battle a Hidden Foe: Stigma

Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease.

"There are patients who don't even disclose the di...

14 Sep
Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care

Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care

Many Medicare patients can't get help close to home for brain and nervous system issues.

Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients in the United States live at least 50 miles from their neurologist.

"Our study found a substantial travel burden exists for some people with n...

31 Aug
Blood Test Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease Much Earlier

Blood Test Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease Much Earlier

As it stands, no one blood test or brain scan can definitively diagnose Parkinson's disease.

But researchers report this may soon change if a new blood test continues to show promise.

The test measures DNA damage in the mitochondria of cells, which is known to be h...

25 Aug
Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease

Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease

It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease.

Gastrointestinal symptoms are also thought to precede the development...

22 Aug
Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages

Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages

British researchers may have found a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease several years sooner.

Researchers at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital say that eye scans may be able to detect signs of Parkinson's up to seven years before diagnosis.

"I ...

11 Aug
Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk

Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk

The link between pro football and the risk for a neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is well known, and now a new study suggests that football may also up the risk for Parkinson's disease, even among past high school and college players.

...

20 Jul
Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements

Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements

Every week, a group of dancers meets in Chicago. Together, they follow a series of movements under the guidance of an instructor.

They flex, and reach, and point as Carly Liegel, community eng...

11 Jul
Quality Care for People With Parkinson's Is Lacking Across the U.S.

Quality Care for People With Parkinson's Is Lacking Across the U.S.

People with Parkinson's disease often aren't getting the care they need for the debilitating movement disorder, a new study reports.

Three in 10 are relying on primary care doctors to treat their disorder, and 1 in 10 aren't seeing a doc at all, analysis of Medicare data...

03 Jul
One Early Signal That Parkinson's Progression Could Be Swift

One Early Signal That Parkinson's Progression Could Be Swift

Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who have early hallucinations are at greater risk of faster mental decline, according to new research on the disease.

These so-called "presence hallucinations," such as the strong sense that someone is behind you, watc...

19 May
New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research

New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research

A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.

The National Sports Br...

19 May
At Least 10 Pesticides Could Have Links to Parkinson's

At Least 10 Pesticides Could Have Links to Parkinson's

Scientists say they've identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson's disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder.

Pesticide exposure has long been associated with Parkinson's, but investigators hadn't been able to...

18 May
Another Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson's

Another Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson's

Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson's disease.

The study, of nearly 99,000 ...

17 May
Degreasing Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson's Disease

Degreasing Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson's Disease

A chemical used to degrease industrial parts that was also used as a surgical anesthetic until the 1970s may increase the risk for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.

Their new study found that two years of heavy exposure to the liquid chemical TCE may boost Parkins...

26 Apr
New Form of Levodopa Might Improve Parkinson's Care

New Form of Levodopa Might Improve Parkinson's Care

An extended-release version of a Parkinson's disease drug could provide more stable relief for patients with the movement disorder, new clinical trial data show.

The new formulation of levodopa, called IPX203, extended the duration of patients' "on time" -- the amount of...

24 Apr
Comedian, Actor Richard Lewis Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

Comedian, Actor Richard Lewis Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

Comedian Richard Lewis is the latest celebrity to reveal that he has been diagnosed with the central nervous system disorder Parkinson's disease.

Lewis, 75, said in a

06 Apr
Race Could Matter When It Comes to Parkinson's Severity

Race Could Matter When It Comes to Parkinson's Severity

It's safe to say that the debilitating loss of motor control that typifies Parkinson's disease is bound to undermine any patient's quality of life.

But new research now suggests that race complicates the equation, with quality of life found to be worse overall among Blac...

27 Mar
Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk

Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk

Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.

This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other hormones, which causes an abrupt endocrine dysfunction ...

22 Mar
Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson's Disease, Review Finds

Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson's Disease, Review Finds

Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson's disease, a new review finds.

And any type of structured exercise is better than none, researchers added. The findings were published recently in the

24 Feb
Air Pollution May Create U.S. 'Hot Spots' for Parkinson's Risk

Air Pollution May Create U.S. 'Hot Spots' for Parkinson's Risk

People living in heavily polluted areas of the United States may be more vulnerable to Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.

Specifically, the culprit is a type of air pollution called fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is less than 2.5 microns in diameter and ...

23 Feb
Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinson's

Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinson's

A noninvasive treatment that heats specific areas of brain tissue may ease movement symptoms in some people with Parkinson's disease, a clinical trial has found.

The study tested the effect...

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