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Beloved Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews emerged from her quiet retirement to deliver a powerful message of hope to thousands of Parkinson's researchers and patients. The 90-year-old icon rallied the medical community to keep pushing for a cure.
Scientists in Japan engineered a supercharged vitamin K that's three times better at turning stem cells into new brain neurons. The breakthrough could eventually help millions fighting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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At 90, the beloved Mary Poppins star delivered a powerful message at the World Parkinson's Congress, calling for continued efforts to find a cure. Her rare public appearance brought star power and hope to thousands working to stop the disease.
A new FDA-approved treatment uses focused ultrasound beams to ease Parkinson's symptoms without cutting into the skull. Patients walk out tremor-free hours after the procedure.
University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered how to interrupt the cycle that spreads Parkinson's disease through the brain, using antibodies to block a key immune protein. The breakthrough could lead to the first treatment that actually slows the disease rather than just managing symptoms.
When a daughter's pleas couldn't motivate her mom with Parkinson's to exercise, a compassionate AI companion succeeded in just days. The robot named ElliQ became an unexpected friend that reignited joy and movement.
Medical researchers are discovering that dance does more than keep us fit—it transforms our brains, bodies, and mental health in ways few other activities can match. From Parkinson's patients who can't walk but can dance, to weekend classes that erase stress in minutes, moving to music is proving to be powerful medicine.
Japan just greenlit insurance coverage for a groundbreaking Parkinson's treatment that uses stem cells to replace damaged brain cells. It's the first time regenerative medicine using iPS cells will be available to patients anywhere in the world.
Chemical engineering student Ashley Blake just earned one of America's most prestigious undergraduate honors for her work developing treatments that could help millions living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The Goldwater Scholar is creating drug delivery systems that can break through the brain's natural barriers to deliver medicine where it's needed most.
Joy Milne detected a distinctive scent on her husband years before doctors diagnosed his Parkinson's disease. Her extraordinary ability has now been developed into a non-invasive test that could help millions get earlier diagnoses. ---
A New Zealand family designed and built a multigenerational home specifically to help their matriarch manage Parkinson's disease while keeping three generations together. The 330-square-meter Bendigo home features wheelchair access and connected living spaces centered around family unity.
A South Florida man who couldn't walk without help is now dancing after a one-hour brain procedure gave him his life back. Three breakthrough technologies are transforming Parkinson's treatment across Miami, offering hope to nearly 1 million Americans living with the disease.
Veterans Affairs researchers have developed a simple breathing treatment that flushes harmful proteins from the brain, offering new hope for millions living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The 30-minute therapy requires no drugs and could soon help Veterans nationwide.
When Parkinson's disease forced Craig James into early retirement, he channeled his energy into something unexpected: becoming a guerrilla groundskeeper for a crumbling 180-year-old heritage building near his Sydney home. His one-man restoration mission is bringing new life to The Priory and pushing the community to save it.
A tech journalist caring for her mother with Parkinson's found unexpected relief in a simple lamp upgrade. The small change sparked momentum to reclaim her entire bedroom space.
Living with Parkinson's disease doesn't mean giving up on quality of life, says a leading expert who's working to rewrite what's possible for patients. Dr. Susan Fox at Toronto's University Health Network is combining cutting-edge treatment with patient voices to transform care.
Scientists discovered a simple gut bacteria test can reveal Parkinson's risk years before tremors begin. The breakthrough could help millions catch the disease early enough to slow its progression.
Scientists discovered a signature pattern in gut bacteria that reveals who's at risk for Parkinson's disease years before any symptoms appear. The breakthrough could lead to dietary changes and new treatments that prevent or delay the condition affecting 8.5 million people worldwide.
An all-female rowing team led by a mom with Parkinson's will row 5,000 miles around America to raise funds for research. Their predecessor team raised $43 million rowing the Pacific Ocean.
Walter Grkovic just became the first Australian to receive a "smart" brain implant that automatically adjusts to fight Parkinson's symptoms in real time. The new adaptive deep brain stimulation technology has already helped 150,000 Australians living with the debilitating disease.
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