Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
In certain people with Parkinson's disease, mutations in the parkin gene disrupt the proper function of dopamine, the brain chemical that controls body movement.

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New Test to Help Doctors Identify, Treat Early Stage Parkinson Patients

Now the pairing of a new drug and a high-tech nuclear brain scan is offering long-awaited help in the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Exercise can help minimize effects of Parkinson’s

Medication can be used for symptom relief and to minimize adverse effects, but a growing number of studies suggest the exercise approach brings greater benefits for functional performance in individuals with PD than relying on medication alone.


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Deep brain stimulation: A competitor for Medtronic in America?


It looks like Medtronic, which had the lucrative deep brain stimulation market all to itself in the U.S., may find itself with some competition.


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Mediterranean diet 'halves risk of Parkinson's disease'
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish can almost halve the risk of Parkinson's disease, according to new research.
The study revealed healthy eating habits slashed the risk of the incurable brain disorder by up to 46 per cent.

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Doctors should screen Parkinson’s patients for signs of abuse
Neurologists treating Parkinson’s disease patients should add one more item to their checklist when visiting with a patient. In addition to checking balance, walking speed and other neurological signs, they should check for signs of physical abuse.

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MSU Researchers Identify Path To Treat Parkinson’s Disease
MSU researchers have demonstrated the possibility of treating Parkinson's disease at its inception by treating the protein that triggers it before the disease can sicken the patient.

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Value of Massage for People with Parkinson’s Disease

Medications have been known to control some of the symptoms of the disease but many specialists believe that massage therapy aids patients afflicted with Parkinson’s disease.

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SCOTTISH SCIENTISTS IN BREAKTHROUGH ON DANGER GENES

SCOTTISH scientists have made a breakthrough that could see people undergo “genetic testing” to see if they will develop illnesses such as cancer or Parkinson’s disease in later life.

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The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful magical elixir. Improving heart health, reducing cancer risk, warding off dementia and diabetes — there's barely a health benefit that hasn't been credited to tea.

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No extra restless legs syndrome in Parkinson's

Contrary to previous findings, a new study hints that restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is not more common in people with early Parkinson's disease.
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NIH-funded twin study finds occupational chemical exposure may be linked to Parkinson's risk

A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson's disease. Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins in which one of the pair developed the neurodegenerative disorder, and assessed that twin's likelihood of exposure to six chemicals previously linked to Parkinson's.

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Parkinsonian Worms May Hold the Key to Identifying Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have devised a simple test, using dopamine-deficient worms, for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson’s disease.

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New Parkinson’s therapies aim to halt disease, not just symptoms

The introduction of levadopa therapy more than 40 years ago marked a milestone in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The dopamine replacement drug helps control the motor symptoms associated with the neurodegenerative disease, but it does not prevent the further loss of dopamine-producing neurons, so researchers have been on the hunt for more neuroprotective treatment options.

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Nutrition for Parkinson's Disease
Constipation, urinary tract infections (UTIs), thinning bones, and unexplained weight loss are all common in persons with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Preventing or managing these conditions can be accomplished through proper hydration and nutritional intake.

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Focus on 'invisible' Parkinson's symptoms

Tremors are perhaps the most well known symptom associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, a new campaign is aiming to raise awareness of some of the lesser known symptoms associated with this condition.

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New class of Canine Partners

The dogs assist people in Chester County who have mobility or balance issues stemming from a variety of ailments, including muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and even autism.

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Common brain parasite 'can affect host's actions'

Boffins here in Blighty say that a brain parasite which is carried by up to 20 per cent of the population is capable of affecting its host's actions for its own benefit – but against the interests of the host.

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Nothing like mother’s milk: potential treatments from stem cells in breast milk

Researchers have identified stem cells in human breast milk, which behave similarly to embryonic stem cells when cultivated in a medium containing nutrients.

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Eating right with Parkinson's disease

While there is no special diet required for people with Parkinson's disease, eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet is extremely beneficial. With the proper diet, our bodies work more efficiently, we have more energy, and Parkinson's disease medications will work properly.

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