Older Age at Menopause Tied to Lower Parkinson’s Risk in Analysis
Women who are older when going through menopause appear to be at a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease,…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Uric Acid May Help to Protect Neurons, Ease Non-motor Symptoms
Among people with Parkinson’s disease, those with low blood levels of uric acid — a natural antioxidant — tend…
Electrical Stimulation of Brain via Scalp May Ease Bradykinesia
Electrical stimulation given through the scalp to a brain region called the supplementary motor area may ease certain aspects of…
Clinical Trials of Parkinson’s Therapies Robust Despite COVID-19
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, investment and interest in clinical trials of potential new treatments for…
Despite Life Struggles, Many Patients in Survey Open to Better Future
More than 1 in 3 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are dissatisfied with their quality of life, but fully half…
Low-frequency DBS May Help Parkinson’s Patients With Walking
Low-frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) may help to ease balance problems due to postural instability in people with…
Study Examines Genetics of Parkinson’s in Latinos
Genetic variations in the gene SNCA are tied to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) among Latinos, according…
Pathogens More Abundant in Mouths of Parkinson’s Patients
Opportunistic pathogens — microorganisms that live in us all,  but under specific circumstances can cause diseases like pneumonia — are…
Study: Alcohol, Tobacco Use May Reduce Parkinson’s Risk
Drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco may reduce a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study…
Parkinson’s Neurons Form Atypical Networks
Parkinson’s disease brain cells form abnormal networks that might predispose the cells toward damage, according to new research done…