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Parkinson’s Familial Link

Friday, March 21st, 2008
Researchers have discovered a gene that could hold the key to developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive and often debilitating movement disorder that affects as many as one ...  Read more... »

Blood Test for Parkinson’s

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
A blood test that profiles molecular biomarkers in blood could become the first accurate diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease, say researchers from the Weill Cornell Medical College. The screen relies on changes in dozens ...  Read more... »

Common Med May Aid Parkinson Treatment

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Researchers announce that serotonin, a well-studied neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sexuality and sleep, may be helpful for individuals with Parkinson's. Current treatment for the tremors, rigidity and impaired movement ...  Read more... »

Some Genes Protect From Parkinson’s

Monday, January 28th, 2008
Researchers have discovered five genes that convey protective capabilities against a hallmark trait of Parkinson's disease. The finding may help scientists develop new drug treatments and advance the identification of individuals ...  Read more... »

Diet and Lifestyle Influence Medications

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
While it may seem obvious that diet and lifestyle play a major role in preventing certain illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and lung cancer, new research finds the beneficial effects ...  Read more... »

New Method to Predict Parkinson’s and ALS

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
A new study investigates a unique method to predict brain aging disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) and Parkinson's disease. Mayo clinic researchers studied common variations within ...  Read more... »

New Clue for Parkinson’s

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Every cell is a complex set of organelles with each component essential for keeping the cell healthy and alive. New research suggests a glitch in the ways some cells recycle damaged ...  Read more... »

Thinking Patterns of Addiction

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
New research suggests raising the level of dopamine, a naturally occurring neurotransmitter, may be a new approach for addictive disorders. The finding emerges from an understanding that certain brain sites ...  Read more... »

Green Tea May Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Thursday, December 13th, 2007
A new study suggests the health benefits from consumption of green tea may include the protection of brain cells. Researchers discovered green tea polyphenols, a group of naturally occurring chemical ...  Read more... »

Mental Disorders Among Parkinson’s Family Members

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
A new Mayo Clinic study suggests immediate relatives (brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) of people who have Parkinson's disease are at increased risk for developing depression and ...  Read more... »
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