Recent scientific discoveries are challenging traditional views of Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that this neurological condition might actually begin in an unexpected place, the digestive system.

That’s essentially what’s happening in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, and here’s the kicker – this neurological traffic jam is about to become way more common.

Most people know Parkinson’s disease can cause motor (movement) problems, especially tremors. But the disease also has what doctors call non-motor symptoms. These may include hallucinations and ...

Are these changes part of getting older or possibly signs of a health problem like Parkinson’s disease? The answer isn’t always clear, because there’s no specific test for Parkinson’s disease.

Those who have sustained damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal (GI) tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess ...

MJFF co-founder and CEO Deborah W. Brooks read a letter of gratitude from Michael J. Fox for the support of the mission from ...

Brett Favre announced during testimony in front of the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The American Parkinson’s Disease Association and CNOS hosted a conference to raise awareness about the condition, Thursday, April 24. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative ...

Two new studies from UC San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson’s disease through an implanted device that can treat movement problems ...

The World Health Organization estimated that 8.5 million people worldwide were living with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. Researchers used data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study ...

By Emily Schmall and Nina Agrawal The retired N.F.L. quarterback Brett Favre told a congressional committee on Tuesday that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive ...