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Dr. Marc Siegel: Why I hope that Neil Diamond will lend his voice and heart to the fight against Parkinson’s

January 24, 2018

Dr. Marc Siegel: Why I hope that Neil Diamond will lend his voice and heart to the fight against Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s affects a million people in the U.S. alone.

Rev. Jesse Jackson reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

November 17, 2017

Rev. Jesse Jackson reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson's disease and plans to "dedicate" himself to physical therapy.

'Reprogrammed' stem cells fight Parkinson's disease in monkeys

September 25, 2017

'Reprogrammed' stem cells fight Parkinson's disease in monkeys

Scientists have successfully used "reprogrammed" stem cells to restore functioning brain cells in monkeys, raising hopes the technique could be used in future to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

Woman smelled husband's Parkinson's years before diagnosis

August 17, 2017

Woman smelled husband's Parkinson's years before diagnosis

When Joy Milne noticed her husband smelled different, she assumed it was tied to Les’s career as an anesthesiologist.

'Stem-cell tourism' needs tighter controls, say medical experts

July 5, 2017

'Stem-cell tourism' needs tighter controls, say medical experts

Stem-cell tourism involving patients who travel to developing countries for treatment with unproven and potentially risky therapies should be more tightly regulated, international health experts said on Wednesday.

Parkinson's may begin in gut before affecting the brain

June 19, 2017

Parkinson's may begin in gut before affecting the brain

Parkinson's disease, which involves the malfunction and death of nerve cells in the brain , may originate in the gut, new research suggests, adding to a growing body of evidence supporting the idea.

Water boxing program provides relief, support for Parkinson's disease patients

June 6, 2017

Water boxing program provides relief, support for Parkinson's disease patients

It’s a beautiful Monday morning in February, but the six boxers who show up for their group fitness class at the YMCA in Randolph, New Jersey, waste little time discussing the weather.

Former Jets great Mark Gastineau reveals battle with several health issues

January 20, 2017

Former Jets great Mark Gastineau reveals battle with several health issues

Mark Gastineau, one of the prominent figures in the New York Jets’ sack exchange, revealed in a radio interview on Thursday that he’s suffering from a slew of health problems.

Former president Bush's breathing tube indicates severe pneumonia

January 20, 2017

Former president Bush's breathing tube indicates severe pneumonia

Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated for pneumonia in intensive care at a Houston hospital where doctors are evaluating him before removing a breathing tube.

Former president Bush's movement disorder mimics Parkinson's

January 19, 2017

Former president Bush's movement disorder mimics Parkinson's

Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been placed in intensive care at a Houston hospital, is suffering from pneumonia and has vascular parkinsonism, a rare syndrome that mimics Parkinson's disease.