For a long time, I saw Parkinson’s disease as a problem that just needed the right fix. Like a car that had stalled or hit a rough patch, I thought it could be tuned until it ran smoothly again. My Uncle Brandon had faced tougher challenges before. He wasn’t…

Quitting smoking was linked to a greater risk of Parkinson’s disease compared with continuing to smoke, but it was also associated with a smaller risk of death — especially among those who quit and remained smoke-free — in a large-scale study conducted in South Korea. These new data come…

When you are diagnosed with a chronic and complex disease like Parkinson’s, it can be like learning a new language. Words like “gait” (the body’s posture while walking), “dyskinesia” (uncontrolled, involuntary movements affecting the arms, legs, head, or whole body), “micrographia” (tiny handwriting), and other strange-sounding…

Despite strong evidence linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, the herbicide is still legal in the U.S., although some states are moving to restrict or ban it to protect public health. Advocates, including the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA), are also urging action to align federal policy with more…

Grief has a way of slipping in when you least expect it. Generally, I am a cheerful person, but lately I’ve felt a bit … sad? Apathetic? Angry? The correct answer is all of the above. Is it because I have Parkinson’s disease? Or was it triggered by the…