Parkinson's disease
Latest about Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Personality: Disease More Likely to Strike Cautious People
By Rachael Rettner published
Some personality traits appear to be linked with the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Cholesterol Drugs May Help Ward Off Parkinson's
By Rachael Rettner published
Taking statins may lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Flu May Boost Alzheimer's Risk, Research Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
Viruses such as influenza and herpes may increase the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, research suggests.
Hold Your Glass! Benefits of 1,000 Bottles of Red Wine Could Come from Drug
By Rachael Rettner published
A class of drugs called PDE4 inhibitors mimic the effect of resveratrol.
Gene Therapy May Ease Tremors in Parkinson's Patients
By Rachael Rettner published
Gene therapy may improve symptoms for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Regular Ibuprofen Use May Protect Against Parkinson's
By Amanda Chan published
But don’t boost ibuprofen intake to decrease Parkinson's risk because too much can cause internal bleeding and kidney failure.
In Parkinson's Disease, Brain Cells Lose 'Powerhouses'
By Rachael Rettner published
Brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients experience a shutdown of their energy powerhouses, the mitochondria.
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