Driving simulator exposes early Parkinson’s impairments that routine tests fail to detect
A cutting-edge simulator reveals the hidden driving challenges of Parkinson’s disease, uncovering deficits that routine cognitive tests overlook…
Dysfunctional mitochondria shown to initiate the onset of Parkinson’s
For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson’s disease. But…
Loud noise exposure worsens motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease model
In the development of Parkinson’s disease, it may not be a good idea to turn the amp to…
UK woman with Parkinson’s plays clarinet during deep brain stimulation surgery; here’s what happens next |
No, this is not an episode from House, MD.This is very much a real scenario – and one,…
The unhealthiest coffee you can drink is a firm favourite but ‘it’s full of sugar and fat’
Many of us are huge fans of coffee, but there are certain coffees that everyone should probably avoidA…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…
Largest-ever £26 million trial launches across UK to slow Parkinson’s disease
Image: ©Naeblys | iStock The world’s largest clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease has commenced, aiming to identify treatments…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests
A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s…
Long-term exposure to industrial solvent associated with elevated Parkinson’s disease risk
Long-term exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) outdoors may be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s…