Parkinson's Blog

Michael J Fox, 63, will make an extraordinary return to acting after three decades with Parkinson’s disease, which is surging in the US and has reached a troubling milestone this year.

“Nutritious foods could be a good strategy for maintaining brain health.”

A large case-control study from China found that people with Parkinson’s disease were significantly less likely to test positive for Helicobacter pylori infection compared to controls. The findings suggest a potential protective link between this common stomach bacterium and Parkinson’s disease, though causality remains unproven.

A new study finds that people who consume higher servings of UPFs are more likely to show early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.

A groundbreaking clinical study published in Neuropsychopharmacology (2025) has found that psilocybin treatment may offer significant relief from depression, anxiety, and even motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

At the end of May there will be a run for Parkinsons in aid of the Association Parkinson Gandia Safor.

Asthma rates are increasing, and air pollution may be a contributing factor.

Living within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, particularly in groundwater-vulnerable areas. The study suggests both drinking water contamination and airborne pesticides may contribute to elevated risk.

In a new study, researchers have identified a way to stop cells from dying, opening the door to developing treatments that slow the progression of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

A pilot study by UCSF reveals unexpected results, with psilocybin therapy leading to significant improvements in mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms. Psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown potential in treating depression and anxiety. Research