Category: Parkinson’s News

Margaret Rice, PhD, a professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, provided answers on recently published preclinical research relating aerobic exercise to dopamine release and coordination in PD.

Researchers at McGill University have uncovered a surprising twist in how dopamine affects movement, overturning a long-standing belief tied to Parkinson’s disease.

Rachel Reid said the publicity from the TV adaptation led to an appointment with a neurologist.

Sam Sharp prepares for a 1,600-mile walk around Great Britain two years after his own diagnosis.

Oral bacteria that migrate to the gut can generate metabolites that reach the brain and accelerate Parkinson’s disease.

In a groundbreaking new study published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, researchers have taken a deep dive into the comparative effectiveness of adapted tango dancing versus supervised walking for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. This longitudinal investigation, spa

Nina Schumann, a celebrated pianist, shares her poignant journey of living with Parkinson’s disease, reflecting on how her diagnosis reshaped her identity and artistry following a recent awareness event at Stellenbosch University.

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase Parkinson disease risk, but early CPAP treatment could significantly reduce this risk.

A McGill-led study finds dopamine does not fine-tune each movement’s speed or force but provides a steady signal that allows vigorous motion, explaining why levodopa works.