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.
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 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.
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.