A new study indicates that Parkinson's disease may not always start in the brain; it could possibly originate in the kidneys.

A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system. It's a condition that affects movement ...

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying ...

Gait changes such as swinging the arms differently and taking smaller, slower steps ...

Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at age 76, just weeks after his farewell show and about five years ...

Parkinson’s disease is still a challenge for patients, caregivers and clinicians. But it’s also a global research effort to understand the onset, progression and treatment of the disease.

Parkinson’s disease may still be as vexing as it was in James Parkinson’s day, but thanks to ongoing research and awareness, its days may be numbered. “We’re not there yet,” says Beck.

Parkinson’s disease doesn’t begin in the brain at all—it starts in the digestive system, sometimes decades before the first tremor appears.

Living within one mile of a golf course was associated with 126% increased odds of developing the neurological disease compared to living more than six miles away, the study found. ipopba ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system. Learn more about Parkinson’s disease and Robin Williams’ diagnosis.