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After decades of controversy and thousands of lawsuits, pesticide giant Syngenta will stop making paraquat, a weed killer scientists have linked to Parkinson's disease. The move marks a major public health victory for advocates who have spent years pushing for stronger protections against harmful chemicals.
New research reveals that dopamine gives you a literal "spring in your step" when you're excited. The discovery could help doctors track and treat conditions like Parkinson's disease and depression.
Rock legend Glenn Tipton, who has lived with Parkinson's disease since 2008, just donated £250,000 to Imperial College London to fund groundbreaking treatment research. The Judas Priest guitarist's charity is turning his personal battle into hope for millions worldwide.
A study of 410,000 people reveals that while quitting smoking may slightly increase Parkinson's risk, the benefits are crystal clear: quitters live longer. The message from researchers? Don't let this finding keep you from kicking the habit.
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
Doctors are implanting specially engineered stem cells directly into the brains of Parkinson's patients, hoping to restore dopamine production and reverse the disease's devastating symptoms. The breakthrough trial could transform treatment for over one million Americans living with the progressive disorder.
Japanese researchers have discovered why millions struggle with treatment-resistant constipation. Two gut bacteria are destroying the protective mucus that keeps digestion smooth, and blocking them could offer real relief.
A Connecticut man became the first patient in his state to test a revolutionary medication that could slow Parkinson's progression by fighting brain inflammation. The breakthrough approach targets the disease differently than any treatment before it.
A Connecticut man in his 50s became the first participant in a groundbreaking Parkinson's clinical trial at UConn Health after his wife spotted a recruitment flyer during a clinic visit. The study aims to improve outcomes for newly diagnosed patients through early intervention.
Scientists discover that making music changes brain structure so powerfully it can reduce pain perception and delay age-related diseases. From Parkinson's choirs in Ireland to pain labs in Denmark, the evidence is clear: your brain on music is healthier.
Scientists discovered that playing an instrument or singing regularly strengthens your brain against aging and disease. Musicians even experience less physical pain than non-musicians.
Doctors are testing a groundbreaking treatment that implants lab-grown stem cells into the brain to restore dopamine production in people with Parkinson's disease. If successful, the approach could slow disease progression and rebuild motor function for over one million Americans living with the condition.
Canadian researchers developed a quick three-question assessment that helps doctors distinguish between apathy and depression in patients, leading to faster diagnoses of brain disorders like Parkinson's and dementia. The breakthrough could help millions avoid misdiagnosis and receive proper treatment sooner.
Scientists are testing a groundbreaking treatment that implants lab-engineered stem cells into the brain to rebuild dopamine production in Parkinson's patients. If successful, the therapy could restore motor function and slow disease progression for over one million Americans living with the condition.
When Simon Challies was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he and his wife Tracey decided to build a stunning architectural home where he could spend more time living beautifully. The result is a futuristic glass pavilion in Christchurch that became their peaceful oasis.
Researchers identified a specific brain network driving Parkinson's disease and showed that targeting it with non-invasive treatment more than doubled symptom improvement. The discovery could transform how doctors diagnose and treat the disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
Researchers at NYU have pinpointed exactly where those sudden flashes of insight happen in your brain, solving a mystery that's puzzled scientists for decades. The discovery could help millions with conditions like schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.
Scientists are testing whether lab-grown brain cells can help restore movement in people with Parkinson's disease by jump-starting dopamine production. The groundbreaking trial could change treatment for over one million Americans living with the condition.
Scientists are testing a groundbreaking stem cell treatment that could help the brain produce dopamine again, potentially restoring movement in people with Parkinson's disease. The early trial at three U.S. medical centers is showing promise for the one million Americans living with this progressive condition.
A groundbreaking trial is testing whether lab-grown stem cells implanted in the brain can replace damaged cells and restore dopamine production in Parkinson's patients. If successful, the therapy could slow disease progression and give more than a million Americans their mobility back.
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