Parkinson's symptoms mainly result from the death or impairment of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain's substantia nigra, a region involved in fine motor control. This is thought to be caused by Lewy bodies, which are abnormal clumps of protein mostly consisting of misfolded alpha-synuclein that travel between neurons.

Researchers in China discovered that an injection of nanoparticles into the brain could reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.

(HealthDay News) — Hearing impairment is a risk factor for incident Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a study published online in the February issue of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.

Yulan Xiong, associate professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, and her team have discovered one more piece of the puzzle of the genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease, paving the way for new treatment options.

Parkinson's disease is a solvable problem, but only if we act decisively and urgently. We have the knowledge, and we've built the tools.

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical found in common cleaning products, industrial solvents, and even dry-cleaning processes, has long been a topic of concern for public health experts. New research suggests that this widely used compound could play a major role in the increasing prevalence of Parkinson's disease,

Lancaster University research found that hearing loss may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 57% for every 10-decibel decline in hearing, though a direct causal link remains unclear. This finding suggests that managing hearing impairment could benefit Parkinson’s diagnosis and care.

Learn how caffeine affects Parkinson's disease prevention and treatment. New research uncovers both protective benefits and treatment limitations.

Delray Medical Center cut the ribbon on its newest high-tech machine that targets brain areas to treat movement disorders such as essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.

Dancing the Blues Away' Seen in Brain Imaging in People With Parkinson's Disease, New Study Finds Dec. 18, 2024 — Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the ...

A new study has identified a potential link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Dancing the Blues Away' Seen in Brain Imaging in People With Parkinson's Disease, New Study Finds Dec. 18, 2024 — Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the ...