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Belly and Arm Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new study suggests people with certain body shapes face greater odds of developing neurological diseases – but researchers say muscle strength may offer protection.
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Screentime Tips for Sleep-deprived Tweens – New Study Unlocks Secrets to Better Rest
A new study reveals 4 screen habits that help improve sleep quality and quantity during adolescence.
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Costs for MS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Meds Keep Rising
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2024
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A person battling multiple sclerosis spent an average of $750 in out-of-pocket fees on medicines in 2012, but by 2021 that same patient spent $2,378 annually, a new report finds.
Out-of-pocket costs for drugs for neurologic diseases such as MS, Parkinson's and
Antibiotics Reveal Links Between Gut Microbes, Parkinson's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2024
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Certain gut microbes might be linked to a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.
People prescribed multiple courses of penicillin ...
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre Has Parkinson's Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2024
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Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Favre, 54, made the announcement while testifying to Congress on his potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
The former quarterback has be...
Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter sugar o...
Genetics Suggest Link Between ALS, Parkinson's Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2024
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People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease are at increased risk of developing ALS, a new study finds.
Further, having these ...
No Link Found Between Migraines, Parkinson's Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Women who suffer frequent migraines don’t have any increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, finds a new study that refutes earlier resear...
Brain Implant Helps Tame Parkinson's for Easier Daily Living
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2024
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A brain implant guided by AI could provide around-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.
The implant uses AI to monitor...
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.
But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.
If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...
Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Finding yourself packing on the pounds around your waist and arms? If so, you might be at heightened risk for neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, new researc...
Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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Alix Popham played in two rugby World Cups and won a Six Nations Grand Slam before retiring in 2011 as a professional in the rough-and-tumble game.
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Now, research supports the notion that contact sports can also raise the odds fo...
Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson's Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2024
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Anxiety could be an early warning sign of Parkinson's disease, a new study finds.
People with anxiety have at least double the risk of developing Parkinson's compared to th...
Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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A new blood test might be able to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms of the movement disorder surface, researchers said.
Caffeine Affects Dopamine Function in Parkinson's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2024
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Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the brain...
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life upside down.
"My left arm stopped swinging, and I felt incredibly fatigued,"
Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease.
New genetics research now reveals those who might be...
Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients' ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.
The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the brain, just above where the spinal cord connects to the br...
Small Study Suggests Ozempic Relative May Slow Parkinson's
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Could a medication similar to the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy slow the ravages of Parkinson's disease?
A new, small study suggests it could: Over the course of a year, a group of Fre...
Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson's disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says.
Skin tests can detect an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, a protein that is the hallmark of Parkinson's disease and similar degenerative ...
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says.
Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a ...
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people's risk of Parkinson's disease, a new, preliminary study finds.
People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson's, according to a study to be presented at the A...
New Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Parkinson's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2024
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Two new strategies using deep brain stimulation can improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Duke University researchers have found.
Doctors can efficiently improve symptoms of Parkinson's by simultaneously targeting to key brain structures using a newly developed self-a...
Robotic Exosuit Can Eliminate 'Freezing' That Comes With Parkinsons
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 8, 2024
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'Freezing' is a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease, with patients suddenly finding themselves unable to move their feet forward.
Drugs, surgeries and behavioral therapies have all proven rather ineffective against freezing, but Parkinson's patients mi...
Gene Mutation Protects Against Parkinson's Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2024
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A rare genetic mutation found in 1% of people of European descent appears to cut their odds for Parkinson's disease in half, a new study finds.
A better understanding of how this bit of DNA works might lead to better prevention and treatment of Parkinson's generally, res...
A Parkinson's Diagnosis Can Come With Some Hope, Experts Say
- DELETED Carol Miller Account HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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Patients with Parkinson's disease call it "D-Day," the date they were told they had the incurable movement disorder.
Now, a new study suggests they might be getting the wrong message when they get the news.
"A lot of people say 'I'm sorry, you have Parkinson's,'" s...
Brain Cell Insights Could Someday Lead to New Parkinson's Treatments
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2023
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Early research in mice could be getting closer to the roots of what causes Parkinson's disease.
A "pathological" form of a common brain protein, alpha-synuclein, could play a role in the death of dopamine-rich brain cells, according to a team at Johns Hopkins School of M...
New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to identify proteins associated with Alzheimer's (amyloid beta and tau) and Parkinson's (alpha synu...
Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson's, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson's disease.
Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank who were followed for up to 15 years, loneliness appeared to increase the chances...
Parkinson's Patients Often Battle a Hidden Foe: Stigma
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease.
"There are patients who don't even disclose the di...
Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Many Medicare patients can't get help close to home for brain and nervous system issues.
Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients in the United States live at least 50 miles from their neurologist.
"Our study found a substantial travel burden exists for some people with n...
Blood Test Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease Much Earlier
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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As it stands, no one blood test or brain scan can definitively diagnose Parkinson's disease.
But researchers report this may soon change if a new blood test continues to show promise.
The test measures DNA damage in the mitochondria of cells, which is known to be h...
Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2023
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It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease.
Gastrointestinal symptoms are also thought to precede the development...
Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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British researchers may have found a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease several years sooner.
Researchers at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital say that eye scans may be able to detect signs of Parkinson's up to seven years before diagnosis.
"I ...
Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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The link between pro football and the risk for a neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is well known, and now a new study suggests that football may also up the risk for Parkinson's disease, even among past high school and college players.
...
Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Every week, a group of dancers meets in Chicago. Together, they follow a series of movements under the guidance of an instructor.
They flex, and reach, and point as Carly Liegel, community eng...
Quality Care for People With Parkinson's Is Lacking Across the U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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People with Parkinson's disease often aren't getting the care they need for the debilitating movement disorder, a new study reports.
Three in 10 are relying on primary care doctors to treat their disorder, and 1 in 10 aren't seeing a doc at all, analysis of Medicare data...
One Early Signal That Parkinson's Progression Could Be Swift
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who have early hallucinations are at greater risk of faster mental decline, according to new research on the disease.
These so-called "presence hallucinations," such as the strong sense that someone is behind you, watc...
New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.
At Least 10 Pesticides Could Have Links to Parkinson's
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Scientists say they've identified 10 pesticides that kill neurons involved in Parkinson's disease, marking a leap forward in their understanding of the movement disorder.
Pesticide exposure has long been associated with Parkinson's, but investigators hadn't been able to...
Another Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson's disease.
The study, of nearly 99,000 ...
Degreasing Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson's Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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A chemical used to degrease industrial parts that was also used as a surgical anesthetic until the 1970s may increase the risk for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.
Their new study found that two years of heavy exposure to the liquid chemical TCE may boost Parkins...
New Form of Levodopa Might Improve Parkinson's Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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An extended-release version of a Parkinson's disease drug could provide more stable relief for patients with the movement disorder, new clinical trial data show.
The new formulation of levodopa, called IPX203, extended the duration of patients' "on time" -- the amount of...
Comedian, Actor Richard Lewis Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Comedian Richard Lewis is the latest celebrity to reveal that he has been diagnosed with the central nervous system disorder Parkinson's disease.
Race Could Matter When It Comes to Parkinson's Severity
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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It's safe to say that the debilitating loss of motor control that typifies Parkinson's disease is bound to undermine any patient's quality of life.
But new research now suggests that race complicates the equation, with quality of life found to be worse overall among Blac...
Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.
This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other hormones, which causes an abrupt endocrine dysfunction ...
Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson's Disease, Review Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson's disease, a new review finds.
And any type of structured exercise is better than none, researchers added. The findings were published recently in the
Air Pollution May Create U.S. 'Hot Spots' for Parkinson's Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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People living in heavily polluted areas of the United States may be more vulnerable to Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.
Specifically, the culprit is a type of air pollution called fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is less than 2.5 microns in diameter and ...
Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinson's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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A noninvasive treatment that heats specific areas of brain tissue may ease movement symptoms in some people with Parkinson's disease, a clinical trial has found.
The study tested the effect...
Parkinson's Disease: What Is It, and What Are the Early Signs?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2023
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A person seeing a barely noticeable tremor in one hand could be witnessing the first signs of Parkinson's disease.
This progressive condition affects the nervous system, according to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., which offers information about the disease.
W...
In New Documentary, Michael J. Fox Describes Hiding Parkinson's, Struggles With Alcohol
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Actor Michael J. Fox details his experiences with Parkinson's disease, including turning to alcohol and pills in an attempt to cope, in a new documentary.
Fox, 61, has had the degenerative brain disorder since 1991, but didn't disclose it publicly until 1998.
The...