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/PRNewswire/ — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) appointed Richard Fitzgerald and Samir Kaul as new members of its Board of…

Being a family caregiver: what are the consequences? Understanding the family caregiver role Family caregivers play a crucial, often underestimated role in supporting people who are dependent or living with disabilities. And it’s rarely limited to hands on help. The role usually includes steady emotional support and managing medical care…

The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s “Parkinson’s IQ + You” free educational event series aims to empower people with Parkinson’s and their families to manage the…

Exercise can improve function and slow disease progression in people with Parkinson’s disease, but why? A UT Health San Antonio researcher is studying patients who exercise and play virtual reality games to see if she can figure out the answer.

Study ties Parkinson’s to gut bacteria that drain key B vitamins, raising hope that simple B2 and B7 supplements could slow it.

A fleeting blood signal may allow doctors to detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms start.

After Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29, he quickly saw what was missing—and what he could help provide

This promising line of research may lead to the identification of early diagnosis markers that could be detected in a blood test.

Early biological signs of Parkinson’s disease have been detected in blood years before symptoms appear, raising the prospect of earlier diagnosis and future treatment.

UConn School of Medicine offering innovative clinical trial testing novel pill’s impact for reducing inflammation to treat Parkinson’s