Within five years, the researchers believe blood tests for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease could begin to be tested in healthcare settings. Over the longer term, the findings may also support ...

Gut health has been linked to a common neurological disorder in a new study. Those who have sustained damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal (GI) tract are 76% more likely to develop ...

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Parkinson's diagnoses are going up in Kansas and Missouri. According to recent research, Kansas and Missouri rank among the most in the nation.

As much as 31% of the world’s population has metabolic syndrome. Past research shows that metabolic syndrome can lead to diseases like Parkinson’s disease. A new study provides further evidence of a ...

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire ...

A new analysis of gene expression in blood samples suggests that specific biological signs of Parkinson’s disease are detectable years before physical symptoms appear. These molecular signatures, ...

Parkinson's risk appeared to be higher in people with restless legs syndrome in a Korean study. Dopamine agonist treatment was tied to less Parkinson's risk in patients with restless legs syndrome.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Those who used anti-TNF and anti-IL-17 drugs had a lower incidence and risk for Parkinson’s vs. those who did ...