Parkinson's disease
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Woman's Spontaneous Orgasms Triggered by Parkinson's Drug
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A woman began having three to five spontaneous orgasms daily after she started taking a drug to treat her Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's Could Enhance Creativity
By Jillian Rose Lim published
People with Parkinson's disease may have higher levels of creativity than their healthy peers, and these flights of fancy increase with higher doses of medication, new research finds.

Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific Gene
By Joe Brownstein published
People who have a certain variant of a gene may face an increased risk of Parkinson's disease if they are exposed to pesticides, according to a new study.

Pond Scum Leads to Critical Brain Research Tool
By Lily Whiteman published
A tiny, relatively simple organism helps scientists understand how the brain works.

5 Health Risks of Being a Redhead
By Rachael Rettner published
Certain conditions appear more common in people with red hair. Here are five health risks linked with being a redhead.

Early Signs of Parkinson's Might Be Seen in Colon
By Rachael Rettner published
A colonoscopy might be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear.

Compounds in Berries May Ward Off Parkinson's
By Live Science Staff published
Regular consumption of berries may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, particularly in men.

Drug May Make People Less Impulsive
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may make people less impulsive.
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