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The Jay Farner Family Foundation just donated $1 million to help expand services at the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness in Michigan. The gift will support programs for people living with Parkinson's disease and their families. #
Rebecca King Crews spent years seeking answers before her Parkinson's diagnosis at age 50, but a breakthrough FDA-approved treatment is now helping manage her symptoms without surgery. Her story shines light on early-onset Parkinson's and a promising new therapy option.
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 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.
A frustrated apartment dweller discovered her "loud" upstairs neighbor was an 85-year-old woman with Parkinson's who had no family. What happened next shows the power of choosing kindness over complaints.
Neurologists are elevating exercise to the same priority level as medication for treating Parkinson's disease. Movement is becoming a core prescription, not just a helpful add-on.
Scientists discovered that Parkinson's disease disrupts a newly found brain network linking thoughts to actions, not just movement. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments for millions.
A neurologist who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while treating patients now helps others navigate the condition with innovative treatments and an inspiring message. Around 40 community members gathered to hear about breakthrough options that could change lives.
Researchers have discovered the "doorway" that lets Parkinson's disease spread through the brain and found a way to block it. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually slow or stop the disease, not just ease symptoms.
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.
Researchers in South Korea have found a way to slow Parkinson's disease by targeting a fatty substance that damages brain cells. The treatment improved movement and memory in mice over several months.
A 65-year-old British war veteran is smashing world records in indoor rowing just months after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Lester Murphy wants to prove that age and illness don't have to limit what's possible.
Three major Parkinson's organizations are asking Congress to boost NIH research funding to $600 million annually, representing hope for 1.2 million Americans living with the disease. The request comes as breakthrough treatments move closer to reality after decades of federal investment.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 discovered a specific brain network and electrical rhythm that powers deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. The breakthrough could help doctors personalize treatment for patients who haven't found relief yet.
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