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Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world, affecting an estimated 8 million people. The condition mainly affects movement and often develops slowly over many years. People with Parkinson’s may experience trembling hands, muscle stiffness, slow movements, balance problems, and difficulty walking. As the disease progresses, it can also affect […] The post Could Gut …

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world, affecting millions of people and causing symptoms that gradually worsen over time. People with Parkinson’s often experience tremors, stiffness, slow movement, balance problems, and difficulties with everyday tasks. Although current treatments can help control symptoms, there is still no cure, and scientists […] The post S…

Lewy body disease is one of the most common brain disorders linked to dementia and movement problems, yet many people know very little about it. The disease affects memory, thinking, behavior, and movement, and it is considered the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. It is also closely connected to Parkinson’s disease, […] The post New Test May Detect Lewy Body Disease…

(Science News) – In opting for this treatment, called high-intensity focused ultrasound, Goings has joined a small but growing number of people choosing to control their Parkinson’s symptoms with permanent lesions in their brain. Already, an estimated 50 to 60 … Read More

Regular aerobic exercise may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow the progression of symptoms. With no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, exercise has emerged as one of the most promising tools for helping slow the disease’s progression. “Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as it can actually help [...]

A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson’s disease.

Michael Koob, PhD, and his team from University of Minnesota Medical School have been selected to join the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), an international, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional network working to address high-priority research questions about Parkinson's disease, through a $6 million grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Mich…

From special pens to earwax evaluations, a plethora of emerging diagnostics could one day be a major boon for people with the debilitating disease.

Scientists may have discovered a new way to help slow Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own protective systems. The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, could eventually lead to treatments designed to preserve brain cells instead of only easing symptoms after damage has already happened. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that […] The post New Parkin…

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and body. It usually appears in people between the ages of 55 and 65, although some people develop it earlier. The disease mainly affects movement. People may notice shaking in their hands, slower movements, stiffness, or trouble with balance. Over time, it can also affect […] The post Why exercise may slow Parkinson’s disease effec…

A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that Parkinson's disease can be divided into distinct subtypes, helping explain why a single treatment does not work for all patients.

A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that Parkinson's disease can be divided into distinct subtypes, helping explain why a single treatment does not work for all patients. Using an machine-learning-driven analysis, the team identified two main groups and five subgroups of the disease, marking an important step toward more personalized therapies. The findings were recently p…

Scientists have identified a protective brain pathway that may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease by strengthening the brain's own dopamine‑producing neurons, but the positive effect was only observed in females.

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Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and makes movement harder over time. People with Parkinson’s may notice shaking, stiffness, and trouble with balance. These symptoms happen because certain brain cells stop working properly. These cells are responsible for making dopamine, a chemical that helps control smooth movement. Most current treatments help […] The post Exper…

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects movement, thinking, and daily life. It often develops slowly over many years. People with Parkinson’s may notice shaking, stiffness, slow movement, and trouble with balance. These symptoms happen because certain brain cells are damaged or lost over time. One of the key systems affected in Parkinson’s […] The post Scientists find way …

Researchers at UTHealth Houston have been awarded a three-year, $7.8 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's initiative to support projects that will help better understand how Parkinson's disease occurs in the brain.

A new long-term study has found that many people with Parkinson’s disease are already using mental health medications even before they are diagnosed. The research suggests that symptoms affecting mood, sleep, and thinking may begin earlier than most people realize, long before the well-known movement problems appear. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the […] The post Hidden symptoms…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

A large study using wearable data from nearly 100,000 people suggests that lower activity levels do not cause Parkinson’s but are an early sign of the disease – raising the possibility of detecting it years earlier and intervening sooner.