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December 29, 2022

Parkinson's disease afflicts thousands more Americans than previous estimates: new study

A new Parkinson's Foundation-back study has found that some 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the U.S. each year, roughly a 50% increase from earlier estimated incidence rates.

November 22, 2022

Michael J. Fox and Woody Harrelson once drank a 'snake cocktail' together and it didn't go well

Woody Harrelson spoke at great length about his friendship with Michael J. Fox at the Governors Awards. He included a story in his speech about drinking cobra blood with the actor in Thailand.

October 27, 2022

Michael J. Fox reveals he has suffered multiple broken bones over the past year: 'It's been a struggle'

Michael J. Fox reflected on his health struggles over the past year, during which he also mourned the loss of his beloved mother Phyllis. The actor said that he has broken multiple bones.

October 5, 2022

Sharon Osbourne says 'my heart breaks' for husband Ozzy after Parkinson's diagnosis

Sharon Osbourne was emotional speaking about her husband Ozzy Osbourne's struggle with Parkinson's disease. She shared that she sometimes cries when she looks at him.

September 11, 2022

Sleep disruptions may be linked to mental health disorders, new study reveals

Scientists from UCI reveal that disruptions in circadian rhythms may affect mental health disorders. They include anxiety, bulimia, Tourette syndrome, and more.

June 27, 2022

COVID-19 may increase risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke: study

A Danish study discovered that patients leaving the hospital after a COVID-19 infection were more likely to have a higher risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

October 29, 2021

Western diet tied to cognitive decline, neurodegeneration in mouse study

Researchers announced earlier this month that they had found a link between a western diet and cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in a study using mice.

September 7, 2021

Lab-grown mini brains mimic Parkinson’s disease, researchers say

Researchers have grown miniature brains in laboratory dishes to mirror Parkinson’s disease, learn how it progresses and study new treatments, Duke-NUS Medical School announced Tuesday, in what was reported as a first-time feat.

November 24, 2020

NASCAR legend Morgan Shepherd diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

NASCAR driver owner Morgan Shepherd has been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson's disease. The 79-year-old plans to return to the series as a car owner next year.

November 14, 2020

Michael J. Fox no longer pursuing acting gigs amid battle with Parkinson's disease

"Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox is not actively pursuing acting gigs due to some struggles related to his Parkinson's disease.