In a small study, researchers transplanted stem cells into the brains of 12 Parkinson’s patients, stopping progression and ...

Study estimates 25 million people could have Parkinson's by 2050. Healthy habits can prevent it or slow its progression ...

Researchers have long wondered why some people with high-risk Parkinson’s gene variants develop the disease while others ...

In the U.S., key risk factors for Alzheimer's disease were tied to cognitive function as early as ages 24 to 44. (Lancet ...

Parkinson’s disease is often mistaken for routine aging—but ignoring early warning signs can delay crucial treatment. For ...

Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson's disease. One of these genes ...

Hearing Impairment May Be a Sign of Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease Jan. 14, 2025 — There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's according ...

Evidence suggests that in Parkinson’s disease, a breakdown in lysosomal function allows lipids to build up within cells. Variants of the GBA1 gene, the strongest genetic risk factor for sporadic PD, ...

World Parkinson's Day highlights the challenges of Parkinson's disease, while encouraging global awareness, support, and ...

New Clues About the Causes of Parkinson's What causes Parkinson's is believed to be a complex interplay of genetics, risk factors like diabetes and obesity, and environmental influences ...

Apr. 11, 2025 — A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease ...