A new study suggests Parkinson’s may stem from disruptions in a little-known brain network, reshaping how doctors think about ...
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremors and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new research suggesting that's because ...
When Fox’s involvement in Shrinking was announced, Harrison Ford explained that he was an “essential” addition to the show.
According to recent data from medical records, Nebraska and Kansas have the highest rates of Parkinson’s disease diagnoses.
On Tuesday, January 13, members of the Nuvance Health team visited Newtown Senior Center to talk about Parkinson’s disease ...
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system movement disorder, weakens and damages nerve cells in parts of the brain. This leads to declining production of brain chemicals, says Karen M. Thomas, ...
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre shared an update on his health a year after revealing he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, saying he is in the early stages of the disease. Favre first revealed he ...
Neil Diamond, the brave singing legend, made a surprise appearance onstage at an event in LA seven years after retiring amid his battle with Parkinson's disease, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Leading ...
Amy Lindberg spent 26 years in the Navy and she still walked like it—with intention, like her chin had someplace to be. But around 2017, her right foot stopped following orders. Lindberg and her ...
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Mary Eagan, 71, stares at the body-height punching bag, her delicate hands buried in a pair of giant red boxing gloves. On this warm August morning, Eagan waits along with the rest of the Rock Steady ...