People who consume a diet rich in vitamins C and E may be at reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease.Researchers followed 41,058 Swedish men and women for an average of 18 years, gathering data on their health and diet. They assessed
Researchers in Toronto are in the early stages of developing what’s being called a “world-first” treatment for Parkinson’s disease.Currently in its first phase of clinical trials, the ultimate goal of the new treatment would be to treat symptoms of
By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A drug long used to treat Parkinson’s disease may benefit patients with a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a small clinical trial suggests. One
Diabetes Increases Parkinson’s Risk Researchers say they have found evidence that having diabetes may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. Diabetes can contribute to the loss of brain cells in Parkinson’s by activating oxidative stress, which is caused by buildup
Pushing the boundaries of conventional drug discovery methods, Mitul Mehta, who is a professor of neuroimaging and psychopharmacology at King’s College London, is using brain scanners to explore how psychedelic drugs and even hypnosis influence the brain in an effort