Lifestyle changes may help prevent Parkinson’s disease, experts say
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues…
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…
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…
Michael J. Fox addresses ‘Back to the Future’ rivalry rumor ahead of acting return
Michael J. Fox is sharing new details from his “Back to the Future” days. Fox originally wasn’t the…
Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead
Summary: Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder…
Optogenetics and artificial intelligence open path to personalized Parkinson’s treatment
Globally recognized figures like Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have long suffered from Parkinson’s disease. The disease…
Oral Bacteria May Trigger Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: Scientists have uncovered a direct link between oral bacteria and Parkinson’s disease. They found that Streptococcus mutans,…
Scientists say Parkinson’s may start from where one least expects it (hint: it’s not the brain) |
For decades, medical science and people believed that Parkinson’s disease originated in the brain, primarily affecting motor function…
AI Model Finds Gene Targets and Drug Combos to Reprogram Diseased Cells
Credit: FlashMovie/Getty Images Traditional drug discovery has often followed the “one drug, one target” paradigm—developing compounds against individual…
Could a Common Virus Help Drive Parkinson’s?
Summary: New research suggests a previously harmless virus may be linked to Parkinson’s disease. Scientists detected Human Pegivirus…
Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear…
Multi-cohort machine learning identifies predictors of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease
Harvey, J. et al. Machine learning-based prediction of cognitive outcomes in de novo Parkinson’s disease. npj Parkinsons Dis.…