HEALTH 4 days ago Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
Movies April 18 Ryan Reynolds praises Michael J. Fox for helping his late father with Parkinson's 'feel less alone' Ryan Reynolds praised Michael J. Fox in a Time "Most Influential People" tribute for helping Reynolds' father during his 20-year battle with Parkinson's before his death in 2015.
HEALTH March 5 Researchers find sources of four brain disorders, which could lead to new treatments In a study led by scientists at Mass General Brigham, deep brain stimulation was able to pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain that are responsible for four cognitive disorders.
Health January 12 Colorado doctor prescribes ping pong treatment for neurodegenerative disorders: 'Doing something good' Dr. Antonio Barbera, a former doctor who is now living with multiple sclerosis, is founder and CEO of Table Tennis Connections in Fort Collins, Colorado, which launched its NeuroPong program in 2021.
ENTERTAINMENT November 9 Michael J. Fox gets scared amid Parkinson's disease battle, but 'the absence of fear is faith' Michael J. Fox shared that he overcomes fear through "hard won" and "hard fought" positivity after battling Parkinson's disease more than three decades.
NHL October 10 ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis ESPN announced Tuesday that longtime NHL analyst Barry Melrose, 67, will retire after he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
US August 30 Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study Researchers have unveiled a promising experimental blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease in its early stages, potentially becoming the first specific tool for diagnosis.
Parkinsons Disease August 17 What is Parkinson's disease? Symptoms, causes, ways to cope with diagnosis Parkinson's disease affects the brain, usually in older people. There is no cure for the condition, but there are things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms it brings.
Parkinsons Disease August 2 Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.
US July 3 FDA declines approval for Amneal Pharmaceuticals' Parkinson's drug The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Amneal Pharmeceuticals' drug aimed at treating Parkinson's Disease over concerns regarding safety data.