Stem cells, with their ability to differentiate into various cell types, present a promising avenue for replacing lost neurons. Two recent studies have employed different types of stem cells to ...

Parkinson’s disease primarily affects dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain crucial for movement and emotional regulation. As these neurons die, the brain’s dopamine levels ...

Two recent studies suggest stem-cell transplants may soon provide effective treatment for Parkinson's disease, showing signs of symptom relief and dopamine production.

When Izzy’s ‘Pops’, who had lived with Parkinson’s for more than a decade, lost his ability to write, she and her friend ...

The Woodland City Council declared April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

An international research collaboration led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists that examined microscopic blobs of ...

Commonly prescribed medications such as statins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and certain blood pressure drugs may significantly delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published ...

Living with Parkinson's comes with its own set of unique challenges, but what if we told you there's a powerful ally, easily ...

The Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides comprehensive, compassionate and timely treatment to patients with ataxia, dystonia, essential tremor, Lewy body dementia, ...