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AI tool may predict early signs of Parkinson’s disease

In 1991, the world was shocked to learn actor Michael J. Fox had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The New Daily

Little-known Parkinson's symptoms from vivid dreams to handwriting changes

Early Parkinson's signs can show up in your sleep and sense of smell, not just the tremors most people associate with the disease.

Daily Record

Finally, some good news about Parkinson’s disease

Researchers publish good news in the quest to improve diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, writes Dr Victor Dieriks

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How walking to help with Parkinson's symptoms escalated to an Everest hike

After being diagnosed, Sandi Gerschwitz's doctor recommended walking to help her condition. Now, the Queensland mum is taking on a 12-day, 125 km hike in Nepal.

ABC News

Parkinson's 'silent' symptom may be spotted on toilet years before diagnosis

Thousands of adults across Scotland suffer with Parkinson's with the number increasing - and there is on early sign that may be spotted when using the bathroom.

Daily Record

Curb Your Enthusiasm star reveals dementia diagnosis and says 'I'm done with stand-up'

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis has opened up on his recent health struggles and told fans he has quit stand-up comedy

Daily Mirror

Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease: Are you at risk?

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease.

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Study finds how misfolded alpha-synuclein protein helps to detect early Parkinson's disease

According to a new study using technology created by a researcher at UTHealth Houston, the presence of a misfolded alpha-synuclein protein can be used to assess whether people have Parkinson's disease. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Dad told to go to doctor after friend noticed worrying sign on walk

Rob Stubbs was walking in the Himalayas when one of his friends first noticed the symptom

Liverpool Echo

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

It involves identifying the build-up of abnormal proteins associated with the condition.

The Independent UK

Why I started drinking coffee even though I didn't like it

The evidence that coffee is neuroprotective is strong and the ideal time to drink two or three cups one to two hours after you wake up and before 4pm

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We're a step closer to learning how misplaced DNA could influence disease risk

DNA is our body’s instruction manual. It contains all the information that our cells need to make proteins and other molecules vital for our development, growth and survival.

The Conversation

Bad dreams linked to dementia risk

Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease in adulthood, experts found

Salon

Chidren's nightmares linked to dementia and Parkinson's Disease

The frequency with which we experience nightmares as children is to a large degree determined by our genetics

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The Conversation

Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease in adulthood – new study

Can children’s dreams foretell events that will happen nearly 40 years into the future? Yes, according to the results of my latest study published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal.

Manchester Evening News

'I reversed all of my Parkinson's symptoms with one lifestyle change'

Scott Hanley was diagnosed with stage 2 Parkinson's disease

Evening Standard

Millionaire at 26: how Jessica George’s new novel Maame became the hottest debut of 2023

The 28-year-old’s fictional tale sold for seven figures, is a New York Times bestseller and is already being turned into a TV series set in London, with comparison to Candice Carty-Williams’ novel Queenie. Katie Strick meets her

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How to reduce your risk of Parkinson's disease

If you think Parkinson's disease only affects old people, think again - but there are some lifestyle changes you can make to dramatically reduce your changes of getting the neurological condition.

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Salon

A drug to treat COVID brain damage?

Research shows COVID causes damage similar to Parkinson's disease, but experts may have found a way to shut it off

The Guardian - US

Why does the US allow a controversial weedkiller banned across the world?

Paraquat is outlawed in the EU, UK, Switzerland and China as a growing chorus of US advocacy groups demand the EPA change its position

The Conversation

Does methamphetamine use cause Parkinson's? And what do pizza boxes have to do with it?

The South Australian government is planning to roll out a new mass media campaign about the impact of using methamphetamine, including crystal methamphetamine or “ice” and powdered methamphetamine or “speed”.

The Guardian - US

Secret files suggest chemical giant feared weedkiller’s link to Parkinson’s disease

Cache of documents seen by Guardian detail effort to refute scientific research into paraquat and derail nomination of key EPA adviser

The New Daily

Parkinson’s diagnosis in 10 seconds: From the sound of your voice

Melbourne scientists have developed a screening test for Parkinson's disease using patients' voice recordings and an AI algorithm.

Evening Standard

What is Parkinson’s disease? Jeremy Paxman says it ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’

The former BBC journalist is one of thousands to put his name to a charter calling on the Government to do more to support those with the disease

Daily Record

Early Parkinson's symptoms as BBC presenter diagnosed with condition after struggling to open packaging

Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Mark Mardell revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after struggling to open Waitrose packaging.

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