Parkinson's disease
Latest about Parkinson's disease
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.
Drug May Make People Less Impulsive
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may make people less impulsive.
Violent Sleep Disorder Gives Clues to Parkinson's
By Joe Brownstein published
Could kicking and punching people in your sleep be an early sign of a brain disorder?
3 Myths About Parkinson's Disease
By Karen Rowan published
Maryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
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