Trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 80% accuracy. This method could lead to a faster, non-invasive way to diagnose the disease earlier. Researchers hope it ...

Dogs really can be trained to smell Parkinson's disease, according to new research from the United Kingdom. In a double blind trial, a Golden Retriever and a Labrador were able to sniff out which skin ...

Two trained dogs learned to detect Parkinson’s disease by sniffing scent samples from human skin. They were part of a study aiming to improve early diagnosis of the condition. Bumper and Peanut ...

(NewsNation) — Dogs can be trained to reliably sniff out Parkinson’s disease from a person’s skin secretions years before symptoms appear, a new study found. A pair of dogs were trained to detect ...

Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship. In a new study from the University of Bristol, dogs were found to detect Parkinson’s disease well before symptoms appear. Previous ...

Q: Can dogs get Parkinson’s disease? I saw a pup the other day at a store and his back leg really quivered. A: Sadly, from what I’ve been able to find, yes, dogs can get Parkinson’s disease. It’s a ...