A hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the buildup of Lewy bodies—misfolded clumps of the protein known as alpha-synuclein.

A new study suggests Parkinson’s may stem from disruptions in a little-known brain network, reshaping how doctors think about ...

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

A new study adds to the wide body of research connecting chlorpyrifos to neurological effects, such as those experienced with Parkinson's.

Brett Favre is offering an inside look at what life has been like since he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The NFL legend stunningly revealed his diagnosis in September 2024 during a House ...

A large Korean cohort study reveals a link between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection and potential prevention. Researchers from Korea ...

Restless leg syndrome is a sleep and movement disorder that impacts many people in the United States alone. A recent population-based cohort study in the Republic of Korea found that having restless ...

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Parkinson's disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea -- a condition that causes breathing to briefly pause -- may decrease the risk of ...

Those with the sleep condition were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. But one treatment was found to help. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi In a study published Monday in JAMA Neurology, ...

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that can cause tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, affects about one in every 336 Americans. While its exact cause isn’t fully understood, ...