Parkinson's disease is characterized by distinct symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These typically start subtly and progress over the years, and each person ...

Parkinson’s disease is often misunderstood, and many of its early signs can be mistaken for normal aging or other health conditions. While many are familiar with the classic signs, such as tremors or ...

IN the UK, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological disease every 20 minutes – and it’s anticipated ...

Your handwriting is like a window into your brain’s motor control system. Every loop, curve and stroke requires precise coordination between your brain, nerves and muscles. When that delicate system ...

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing ...

Those with Parkinson’s might notice multiple changes to their walking patterns, too, including smaller steps, slower speed, ...

Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early ...

"Detection of subtle motor symptoms unnoticeable to the naked eye is critical for early intervention in Parkinson’s disease," says Chen. "Our diagnostic pen presents an affordable, reliable and ...

A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson's ...