Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder known for its characteristic motor symptoms, which include tremor, rigidity, and slowness of movement. Among these, rest or resting ...

Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation have shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in ...

Many people associate involuntary shaking of the body with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects an individual’s movement. But while this uncontrollable trembling is a hallmark ...

While celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Brett Favre have been open about their struggles with Parkinson’s disease, it can present differently in everyone. Because of this, it’s harder to identify ...

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WE ARE BACK NOW WITH A HEALTH ALERT. APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH. PARKINSON’S DISEASE IS A MOVEMENT DISORDER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT OFTEN WORSENS OVER TIME. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT NEARLY ...

When someone develops a tremor or experiences slowed movements, Parkinson’s disease often comes to mind first. However, several neurological conditions present with remarkably similar symptoms, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Strap it on and stop the tremors. That’s the ...

Brett Favre announced his diagnosis on Tuesday. Here’s what we know about the disease and its relationship to head injuries. By Emily Schmall and Nina Agrawal The retired N.F.L. quarterback Brett ...