There are days when he, like everyone else with Parkinson’s, just feels like staying in bed. But he has a graphic analogy he uses to motivate himself and others. “Parkinson’s disease is like molten ...

Those who have had damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disease that affects a small area of nerve cells (neurons) in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. These cells normally ...

Currently dopamine replacement medications, like levodopa and dopamine agonists, are the primary treatment for Parkinson's ...

The role of digestive health in Parkinson’s progression. Understanding the impact of digestive health on Parkinson’s disease starts with a deeper look at the mucosal lining of the digestive tract.

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 2% to 3% of adults aged 65 or older. The disorder is not fatal, but it's incurable and can severely impact your ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. Studies show that some cases are caused by genetic mutations, but hereditary causes are rare. Hereditary ...

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that Parkinson’s disease, long believed to have its origins in the brain, may begin in the gut. Gastrointestinal problems are common in patients ...

Parkinson’s disease affects the central nervous system. It causes nerve cells in the brain to weaken and eventually die, leading to symptoms that include tremors and impaired balance, ...

She told UPI the development of a simple blood test for early detection of Parkinson's disease "can offer new opportunities for seeking disease-changing therapeutics, which is impossible today as ...