Parkinson's Blog

Thea Knowles, assistant professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at MSU, and her collaborators have been awarded two competitive grants to support their innovative research on communication challenges in Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism.

People from California farm communities that had long-term exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos were more than twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease compared to residents without exposure, according to a new study.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will review the safety of the toxic herbicide paraquat, which has been banned in dozens of other countries.

Researchers and community members unite to share resources and hope for those battling Parkinson’s disease.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is off to a quiet start in the wild-card game against the Carolina Panthers. Here’s why.

Nobel Laureate predicts China will account for over half of global Parkinson’s disease cases by 2030, highlighting growing health concerns.

A new UCLA Health study links long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with a substantially higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A study led by UCLA Health reports that people who lived for long periods near areas where the pesticide chlorpyrifos was used faced a sig

Stockton students, faculty provide free speech treatment to N.J. residents

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has publicly disclosed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years, urging Ghanaians to pay closer attention to changes in their physical movements and to avoid prolonged…

Brett Favre denies reports claiming that he has given up hope battling Parkinson’s disease. The Hall of Fame quarterback said recently he feels blessed while hoping for a future cure.