Parkinson's Blog

We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and could be used to diagnose diseases up to years in advance.

East Carolina University’s Listen, Breathe, Move study continues to benefit caregivers of adults with Parkinson’s disease in eastern North Carolina.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been found to effectively treat motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

A Eugene trainer who works with people with Parkinson’s disease helps clients battle the ailment in part by teaching them boxing.

Almost a year after its soft open, the gym is holding a grand opening at the facility on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting, free food, a silent auction and class demonstrations.

Plus, how living near a golf course could put you at risk.

We’ve already seen a pen that helps people with Parkinson’s disease to write clearly, but this one is a little different. By assessing its user’s hand movements as they write, it can provide an early warning that they’re developing the condition.

A new study has found that 12 sessions of dynamic cycling may help restore neural connections disrupted by Parkinson’s disease and help boost brain function.

Two dogs trained to detect Parkinson’s disease by scent show up to 98% accuracy in a groundbreaking trial using skin swabs.

The search continues as his whereabouts remain unknown.