MUSKEGO, WI — Doctors are trying to shine a light on a rare brain disorder. It’s commonly misdiagnosed, and when identified, it's often dismissed as a death sentence. It's called Parkinson’s plus ...

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 ...

Putting a swing in their step could be just the thing to help ease the symptoms of depression in some Parkinson's patients, a new study suggests. Patients who took months of dance classes found their ...

Shawn Connolly, a former skateboarding professional, follows the directions of Nicholas B. Galifianakis, MD, while testing a deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Photo by Maurice ...

Patients with Parkinson’s disease rarely present to the clinic with the textbook signs — forward stooped posture, slow and rigid movements, or shuffling gait. Instead, the earliest indicators are ...

Parkinson’s disease affects over 10 million people globally, with incidence increasing after age 60. Dopamine-producing neuron loss leads to both motor and non-motor symptoms, including tremors, sleep ...

Have you ever heard of the “gut-brain connection”? It refers to the relationship between our gut microbiome and cognitive health. The link between the two is multifaceted and complex. But in essence, ...