Research suggests the drug lithium may be an effective therapy for neurodegenerative conditions.
In a new study, lithium prevented the accumulation of toxic proteins and cell loss associated ...
Although motor deficits often accompany a mood or psychiatric disorder, most researchers have not targeted motor areas as a method to improve mental health. In ...
"Friendly fire" by the body's own immune system may damage a pathway at the base of the brain that is vital in the execution ...
Researchers believe they have found evidence linking Parkinson’s disease with an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma. The association may also include an increased cancer ...
Danish researchers have discovered that very early symptoms of Parkinson's disease may emerge in part of the sleep cycle.
"In the study, we saw that eight years ...
A new research finding suggests medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease result in impulse control disorders in more than 20 percent of individuals taking the drugs.
Specifically, Mayo ...
New research finds that taking ibuprofen on a regular basis lowers the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by one-third. Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Brand ...
Emerging research suggests people who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Benzedrine ...
Individuals who have used either one of two pesticides -- rotenone and paraquat -- have developed Parkinson's disease about 2.5 times more often than non-users.
This ...
Eating fruit containing dietary components called flavonoids may lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Researchers discovered consumption of berries can be healthful for men and women, while men may ...
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