Parkinson's Blog

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

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

It takes two to tango, and two to trigger Parkinson’s. New research identifies the “partners in crime” genes that work together to overwhelm the brain’s waste-management system.

Former SA Attorney General and Health Minister Peter Duncan used two thumbs to type this story about his fight with Parkinson’s.

This builds on other recent research

Learn about the high-intensity exercise program at North River Family YMCA that helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms and promotes community support.

Weight loss is a well-recognized but poorly understood non-motor feature of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many patients progressively lose weight as the disease advances, often alongside worsening motor symptoms and quality of life.

Think Parkinson’s weight loss is just about nutrition? New research shows it’s actually a sign of an internal energy engine failure that forces the body to burn fat to survive.

When Jessica Zammit was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 43, she relied on SA nurse specialist program.