Alpha-synuclein is a protein in the human brain that’s involved in the release of dopamine, an important neurotransmitter. In Parkinson’s disease, alpha-synuclein is abnormally folded, which causes it ...

Yulan Xiong, associate professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, and her team have discovered one more piece of the puzzle ...

As his symptoms worsened, it became nearly impossible for him to continue his farm work. He was soon diagnosed with Parkinson ...

Here, we’ll take a closer look at what Parkinson’s disease is – including symptoms, causes, treatment, and ways to cope. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects the ...

A Colorado Springs family hopes to win what they believe would be a landmark legal verdict by proving to jurors next month ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects body movement. It progresses gradually and usually starts with no symptoms or barely noticeable ones in either ...

Researchers are still investigating the causes and triggers that activate Parkinson’s. Since there’s no cure for Parkinson’s, and the drugs prescribed to manage symptoms sometimes have side ...

Jan. 14, 2025 — There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's according to new research. This is one of the first studies to examine whether ...

Patients living with Parkinson’s disease are encouraged to engage in regular exercise to help manage symptoms and improve ...

An online series of classes hosted by Iowa State Extension & Outreach will cover aspects of Parkinson's disease, from ...