Michael Newman, who played lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on “Baywatch,” has died. He was 68. Newman passed away 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Michael Newman. Getty Images The news was confirmed Tuesday by Newman’s close friend, Matt Felker, who recently directed the Hulu docuseries about “Baywatch.” The late actor died “from … Read more
Jennifer Sterger seemingly doesn’t have any sympathy for Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s disease plight. Sterger, a former Jets host who accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of sending her inappropriate and explicit text during his only season in New York in 2008, took to social media to dish out her thoughts on the revelations … Read more
Roughly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a number that is expected to increase to 1.2 million by 2030. New research suggests a very specific salty snack may help prevent that staggering rise. Parkinson’s disease, which actor Michael J. Fox has publicly struggled with, is a degenerative neurological disorder that affects motor abilities, … Read more
UK father Damien Gath received a new chance at life following a remarkable breakthrough treatment that helped manage his Parkinson’s disease. Gath was one of the first patients in the UK to be fitted with a portable pump that gradually releases the newly available drug Produodopa throughout the day to help manage symptoms, according to … Read more
Maybe all that weightlifting hasn’t been in vein. Obesity has long been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease because it can cause inflammation that harms the brain, among other reasons. Now, researchers say that focusing on belly and arm fat can lower your risk of developing these debilitating diseases. “Targeted interventions to reduce [belly] … Read more
In 1982, retiree Donald Dorff was the first person to be diagnosed with a sleep disorder that, unbeknownst to him at the time, would unlock monumental breakthroughs in research for dementia and Parkinson’s. The disorder in question, “rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder” or RBD, caused Dorff to engage in violent movement while asleep. He … Read more
Michael J. Fox isn’t looking to throw the towel on his acting career anytime soon. The beloved actor, who has been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, said he would love to be considered for roles to add to his impressive silver screen resume. “If someone offers me a part and I do it and I have a … Read more
This fitness routine is geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease — and their caretakers. Those who suffer from the degenerative brain disorder and those who help them may benefit from pedaling on a stationary bicycle for two, a new, small study has found. “Our study found that a unique cycling program that pairs people with … Read more
Michael J. Fox was overcome with emotion as he received a standing ovation at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday. The beloved actor, who has been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, presented the award for best film to “Oppenheimer” at the star-studded ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Fox, 62, used a wheelchair … Read more
Parkinson’s disease researchers say they have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that could produce new treatments for the degenerative brain disorder. The relatively rare variant is primarily found in people of European descent — those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. “Our data highlights the biological effects … Read more
Former “Baywatch” star Mike Newman is opening up about his 16-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 66-year-old retired actor, who played lifeguard Mike ‘Newmie’ Newman on the hit NBC action series, told People Magazine that he first received his diagnosis in 2006 when family and began noticing changes in his movements and asked him to consult a … Read more
Trust your gut, as they say. Parkinson’s Disease, the cause of which has long remained a mystery, could originate in the gastrointestinal system. New research, published Thursday in the journal Gut, suggests that certain gastrointestinal conditions — such as irritable bowel syndrome, difficulty swallowing and constipation — could be early warning signs of Parkinson’s. The disease, which … Read more
AI-driven technology being used by optometrists in the United Kingdom is able to spot Parkinson’s disease through eye scans with an average seven years of warning, according to researchers from London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital. “This is the first time anyone has shown these findings several years before diagnosis,” according to a release on the breakthrough … Read more
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Richard Lewis devastated fans after revealing that he has Parkinson’s in a heartbreaking Twitter video. The comedian had reportedly been diagnosed with the disease two years ago but didn’t break the news publicly until Sunday via his social media post. “I have Parkinson’s disease but I’m under a doctor’s care and … Read more
Donna Marshall was shocked to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the early age of 44 – and one of her more bizarre symptoms was an intolerance to beer. Marshall, now 54, began to notice she had lost her taste and smell around the age of 26 – and later learned that those were all … Read more
Neil Diamond is opening up about living with Parkinson’s disease. The 82-year-old announced his diagnosis in 2018 and has now revealed that he’s only recently started to come to terms with it. Diamond shared that he was in denial and couldn’t accept his condition for the first year or two after his diagnosis with Parkinson’s … Read more
A chemical widely used to dry clean clothes has been linked to the rise in Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest-growing brain condition. The connection between Parkinson’s disease and trichloroethylene, or TCE, has been suspected for decades, but a new report delivers damning evidence against the product, which has dozens of military, industrial, commercial, medical and … Read more
Michael J. Fox is grateful for the life he lives — even if that means having to wrestle with Parkinson’s disease for decades. The “Back To The Future” star opened up about his health condition Tuesday while promoting his new documentary, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, … Read more
PARK CITY, Utah — A powerful new documentary goes inside Michael J. Fox’s decades-long struggle with Parkinson’s disease, and depicts the “Back to the Future” star’s enormous optimism in the face of hardship. “The walking really freaks people out,” the 61-year-old actor says after a stroll on the streets of Manhattan about the difficulties he … Read more
When it comes to developing treatments and eventual cures for diseases, being able to diagnose a condition early and accurately makes a huge difference – and scientists have now developed a quick, reliable method of identifying people with Parkinson’s disease. The test can be run in as little as 3 minutes after a skin swab … Read more