Parkinson's disease
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Muhammad Ali's Death: Can Head Injuries Cause Parkinson's?
By Rachael Rettner published
Boxing champion Muhammad Ali lived with Parkinson's disease for three decades before his death. Was the neurological disorder caused by boxing?
7 Conditions That Botox May Help Treat
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Botox acts by blocking nerve signals. It may be used for more than just smoothing out wrinkles.
Pesticide in Milk Decades Ago May Be Linked to Parkinson's Disease
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A pesticide that was once common in milk could be linked with Parkinson's disease, a new study finds.
Robin Williams' Death: What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
By Tia Ghose published
Robin Williams may have committed suicide because he had a condition known as Lewy body dementia, in which an abnormal buildup of brain proteins cause progressive cognitive declines.
Losing Sense of Smell Linked with Earlier Deaths
By Rachael Rettner published
People who have problems with their sense of smell may be at increased risk for dying sooner than those who don't have trouble smelling, a new study suggests.
Acting Out Dreams Is Often Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease
By Tanya Lewis published
A rare sleep disorder that makes people act out their dreams may be an early warning of a deadly neurological illness, a new review of previous research suggests.
From Birth to Death, Diet Affects the Brain's Health
By Christopher Wanjek published
Poor diets may adversely affect mental health in all stages of life, from fetal development through old age, a slew of new research shows.
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