Latest about Parkinson's disease
A Single Concussion May Increase Parkinson's Risk
Having a single concussion may increase a person's risk for Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests — but the overall risk of developing the disease still remains low.
Next Stop for Parkinson's Disease Research: Outer Space
In an effort to find new treatments for Parkinson's disease, researchers are sending their experiments to space.
Parkinson's May Begin in Gut Before Affecting the Brain
Parkinson's disease ravages brain cells, but the condition may actually start out in the gut, and then spread through nerves to the brain, a new study finds.
Deep-Brain Stimulation May Be Possible with Noninvasive Technique
"Deep-brain stimulation" doesn't have to be so deep.
Dreams and Brain Disease: REM Sleep Cells Linked to Disorders
A new finding about an rare disorder that makes people act out their dreams could point the way toward slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
How Fast Will Your Brain Age? Scientists Identify Key Gene
Scientists have found that a gene called TMEM106B controls how fast the brain ages and helps protect against dementia.
David Cassidy Has Dementia: Here's What That Means
Actor and singer David Cassidy recently revealed he has dementia, but what exactly does this term mean?
How Brain Cells Can Predict Your Age
As we get older, our brain cells show changes that can be used to predict someone's age, a new study finds.
