Since James Parkinson first described his eponymous disease, our knowledge of its pathophysiology has grown enormously. However, in clinical settings, many of the original concepts remain in use, and ...

Genetics research in Parkinson's disease has identified over 100 risk loci, yet translating these findings into understanding ...

Overactivation may be the hidden driver of Parkinson’s. Researchers showed that when dopamine neurons work overtime, they burn out, break down, and die — echoing the same pattern seen in patients.

Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor - two of the ...

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Some forms of Parkinson's disease are characterized by an inability of cells to ...

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to significant motor and non-motor symptoms. Recent studies emphasize ...

THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Neurology.

Folks with metabolic syndrome have up to a 40% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study says. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health problems that include excess belly fat, high ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An annual effort taking steps to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease is happening this weekend. The 17th annual Speedy PD is coming up at Tuttle Creek State Park. The ...