A new drug has shown promise in combating Parkinson’s disease while minimizing unwanted side effects. The once-daily pill, tavapadon, was found to relieve symptoms — including stiffness, coordination, tremors and movement — for a longer period of time for patients who were also taking at least 400 mg of levodopa a day and were experiencing “motor fluctuations,” … Read more
Picture this: A package with a T-shirt shows up on your doorstep — but it’s not from your latest online shopping spree. Instead, it’s from a stranger hoping to find out if they have Parkinson’s disease. That’s an everyday reality for Joy Milne, a Scottish woman who claims she can sniff out the condition’s telltale … Read more
NYU economics professor Bill Easterly, a highly respected expert in foreign aid, global poverty and development in Africa, can add a novel title to his lengthy resume — pingpong player extraordinaire. Easterly, 67, picked up the unusual skill as a way to cope with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that can cause tremors, slow movement … Read more
Persistence is key on “Jeopardy!” — at least for one winner, who was finally able to fulfill his lifelong dream to participate on the show. Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, broke returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak when he appeared on the Monday, March … Read more
He’s on the case. Harrison Ford said he’s not blasé about his “Shrinking” character, Dr. Paul Rhodes, having Parkinson’s. When People asked how seriously he takes it, the “Indiana Jones” star replied, “Can I say deadly f – – king seriously?” Ford, 82, co-stars in the AppleTV+ show, which is currently two seasons and has … Read more
Michael J. Fox is still showcasing his humor and hobbies as he continues to deal with Parkinson’s disease. At the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s annual A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s gala on Saturday, the actor told People magazine that maintaining his admittedly darker sense of humor can be “hard for me,” adding “I … Read more
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