The outlook for this progressive neurological disorder, which destroys cells in the part of the brain that controls movement, is grim: by 2050 the number of people diagnosed worldwide could…

The PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) protein is not typically harmful. In fact, it plays an important role by regulating cellular energy use in the brain. However, new research has shown…

Antioxidants in a seaweed commonly used in Asian soups and salads may protect neurons from free radicals and help prevent Parkinson’s. That’s the conclusion of a team of neurologists at…

An international team of researchers has found that drinking coffee is linked to a lower chance of developing Parkinson’s disease. The authors of this extensive study analyzed data from 184,024…