Research conducted by the Parkinson’s Foundation has shown that increasing physical activity to at least 2.5 hours per week can slow decline in quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease.

The Parkinson Fatigue Scale (PFS)-16, the first PD-specific fatigue measure, is a 16-item scale focused exclusively on the physical aspects of fatigue and their impact on patient functioning. [55] ...

It usually affects people who are older. Only about 10 to 15 percent of those who have Parkinson’s disease have a family history of it. For the rest, the cause of Parkinson’s is usually unknown.

The treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) has been revolutionized by the introduction of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, a procedure which allows delivering continuous current to brain targets.

Anne Burrell, who died on June 17 at 55, is being remembered by fans who say her "red sharpie" technique for holding a knife has really stuck with them.

Kevin Parkinson, a former principal, is Jackson’s new Ward 7 councilman. His goal: rebuild trust by making city services work like they should.

A new AI-driven system can detect Parkinson s disease from earwax with 94% accuracy by analyzing scent-related compounds. This low-cost, early screening method could revolutionize diagnosis and care.

In this work, we carried out neurochemical and behavioral analysis of zebrafish (Danio rerio) treated with rotenone, an agent used to chemically induce a syndrome resembling Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Dr. Frederick Clasen, the lead author of the study, explained that it’s still not clear whether these bacteria cause memory loss or if Parkinson’s makes it easier for them to grow.

The degeneration of nerve cells, which causes Parkinson's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative ailment that typically affects elderly people, inhibits everyday function, and hinders mobility.

FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s microbiome – the bacteria naturally living in the mouth and gut – might contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.

Bacteria in surprising part of the body may 'worsen symptoms' of Parkinson's disease Changes to these bacteria have been linked to "a common and distressing symptom" of Parkinson's disease ...