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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Laboratory researchers have successfully reversed biochemical, cellular and anatomical changes that occur in the brains of mice with Parkinson's disease (PD), and report success in preventing the disease from progression.
Rush University ... Read more... »
Researchers discover a cough suppressant and a drug tested as a schizophrenia therapy appears to mitigate some of the debilitating side effects of the levodopa , the primary medicine used for ... Read more... »
UCLA scientists report that over-the-counter pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce a person’s risk of Parkinson's disease. Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen and naproxen typically used to ... Read more... »
Researchers announced today that they have identified a key chemical -- DOPAL -- that appears to be the root cause of Parkinson's disease. Such a finding, if confirmed, could lead to ... Read more... »
A new research study finds that although deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers a means to relieve the tremors and rigidity that afflict individuals with Parkinson’s disease, compulsive behaviors may arise.
Michael Frank, an assistant professor of ... Read more... »
New research finds that relatives of patients with Parkinson's disease may have an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.
Parkinson's disease is characterized by a decline in the functions of ... Read more... »