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What’s Causing the Parkinson’s Belt?
New ReviewThe number of people with Parkinson's Disease has doubled in just 25 years, but its rise has been much worse in some places than in others. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him)
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The Hallucinogenic Fungi That May Treat Alzheimer’s
If you've ever heard of ergot fungi, you've likely heard of the nasty side effects of eating them, including convulsions and hallucinations. But like many a toxic substance, scientists have figured out ways to use ergot for good....
PBS
Gene study links Africans to higher risk of Parkinson’s
One million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive condition that causes problems with body movement. New research has identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of Parkinson’s in people of African descent, and...
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Dopamine Isn’t Just a Happy Chemical
When we think of the neurotransmitter dopamine, we often imagine it, and other molecules in our brains, as doing one specific thing. But that's just flat out wrong!
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This Fruit Could Treat Parkinson's... Even Though It Causes Parkinson's Symptoms
In the 90s, patients displaying symptoms similar to, but not exactly like Parkinson's Disease left doctors scratching their heads. But when they took a look at their patients' diets, they found the culprit in the form of a popular and...
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How to Reprogram a Brain Cell
In Parkinson's disease, certain kinds of neurons die over time, but it might be possible to reprogram other types of cells in the brain to replace those lost ones.
SciShow
How Music Can Heal the Brain
Sometimes you hear music and you automatically tap your foot, or do a little dance, or walk to the beat. What’s happening in your brain that makes your body move like that? Can music’s effects on movement or speech rewire your brain?
Curated Video
How a new ‘smart’ therapy is pushing boundaries for Parkinson’s patients
A new Parkinson’s therapy called adaptive deep brain stimulation could revolutionize treatment for the disease, which afflicts one in 400 Canadians. CBC’s Christine Birak follows one patient's journey with ADBS, and explains how it could...
Wonderscape
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Beyond the Ring
Explore the life of Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who became a global icon and outspoken leader. Learn about his fights in and out of the ring, his stance against the Vietnam War, and his lasting impact on civil rights and the world...
Great Big Story
The woman who can smell Parkinson's disease
Discover Joy Milne's unique ability to detect Parkinson's by scent, aiding early diagnosis and scientific research.
Catalyst University
Prions | Mechanisms of Parkinson's Disease, Parkin Prion, and L-DOPA Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals (e.g., Michael J Fox [comedian]; Muhammad Ali [Heavyweight champ]) suffer cell death in the substantia nigra and tremors. In this video, I will...
Curated Video
Watch: Parkinson's sufferers claim infrared light helmets ease symptoms
A group of Tasmanians living with Parkinson's disease claim wearing red and near-infrared light helmets twice a day is slowing the progression of their symptoms and improving their quality of life. They've inspired a clinical trial...
Curated Video
Punching out Parkinson's disease
Boxing program developed in Indianapolis helps Parkinson's patients wage battle against the disease
Curated Video
Rock Steady Boxing Fights Parkinson's
This boxing program is helping Parkinson's patients wage battle against the degenerative disease.
Curated Video
Michael J. Fox says Parkinson's disease made him 'learn how to lose well'
The Canadian-American actor famous for his roles in Back to the Future, Family Ties and Teen Wolf discusses coming to terms with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
Curated Video
How Michael J. Fox's family embraced 'acceptance'
Following the release of the new documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the Canadian-American actor describes how his family responded to the deep look at his life.
Curated Video
Four ways science has made our lives better recently: diamonds out of plastic bottles, and more
A universal COVID-19 vaccine and a brand new test for Parkinson’s disease thanks to one woman’s incredible sense of smell are some of this week’s #GoodNews stories.
Curated Video
Montreal billionaire accused of sex crimes won't stand trial due to illness
Robert Miller, the Montreal billionaire accused of exploiting underage girls, won’t stand trial. A court-appointed neurologist says he’s in the final stages of Parkinson’s disease. Prosecutors say it isn't feasible for him to attend...
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Senior man shaves off his beard
Portrait of senior man shaves beard with an electric razor in domestic bathroom. Visible left hand shaking because of Parkinson's disease. Briff 775209454
Curated Video
Parkinson's disease - a journey through a brain
UK PARKINSON'S BRAINSOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6.12SHOTLIST:Associated Press London, UK - 6 March 20171. Close of complete brain of former Parkinson's patient 2. Various of pathologist Professor Steve...