Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 13-Oct-2014 Disputed theory on Parkinson's origin strengthened Parkinson's disease is strongly linked to the degeneration of the brain's movement center. In the...
Researchers debunk ” the lack of dopamine ” myth about Parkinson’s disease
" Scanning the brain of a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease reveals that in spite of dopamine cell death, there are no signs of a lack...
A cup of joe may help some Parkinson’s disease symptoms
10 AUG 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – While drinking caffeine each day does not appear to help improve sleepiness among people with Parkinson’s disease, it may have...
Research underway to create pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
There is still no cure for the disease, but the punicalagin in pomegranate could prevent it or slow down its development. Dr. Olumayokun Olajide's research...
Common Chemical found in unripe fruits and yoghurt could serve as a protection against Parkinson’s
Potential basis for the treatment and prevention of Parkinson’s disease Max Planck researchers show that two products of the gene DJ-1 can increase the survival...
Vitamin K2: New hope for Parkinson’s patients?
18 May 2012 Neuroscientist Patrik Verstreken, associated with VIB and KU Leuven, succeeded in undoing the effect of one of the genetic defects that leads...
Cinnamon May Be Used to Halt the Progression of Parkinson’s disease
" The study found that after oral feeding, ground cinnamon is metabolized into sodium benzoate, which then enters into the brain, stops the loss of Parkin...
Eating flavonoids protects men against Parkinson’s disease
07 Apr 2012 Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, tea, apples and red wine significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s...
Brisk walking may improve symptoms of Parkinson’s
MINNEAPOLIS – People with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease who regularly walk for exercise may improve their motor function, mood, tiredness, fitness and some...
Compound Formula Rehmannia alleviates dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 5-May-2014 Levodopa is the preferred treatment for Parkinson's disease in the clinic. However, long-term use of levodopa may lead to various motor...
Increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in methamphetamine or other amphetamine users, CAMH study finds
Public release date: 26-Jul-2011 For immediate release – July 26 (Toronto) – People who abused methamphetamine or other amphetamine- like stimulants were more likely to...
Mystery ingredient in coffee boosts protection against Alzheimer’s disease
Public release date: 21-Jun-2011 Tampa, FL (June 21, 2011) – A yet unidentified component of coffee interacts with the beverage’s caffeine, which could...
Lithium profoundly prevents brain damage associated with Parkinson’s disease
Public release date: 24-Jun-2011 Buck Institute research in mice moves into preclinical stage; working toward human trials Lithium profoundly prevents the aggregation of toxic proteins...
Coffee may reduce risk of lethal prostate cancer in men
Public release date: 17-May-2011 Boston, MA – Men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate...
Vitamin D insufficiency high among patients with early Parkinson disease
Public release date: 14-Mar-2011 CHICAGO – Patients with a recent onset of Parkinson disease have a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency, but vitamin D...
Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson’s
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] English: ex of high contrast in these inedible berries (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Public release date: 13-Feb-2011 ST. PAUL, Minn. –New research...
Molecular link between diabetes and schizophrenia connects food and mood
Public Release: 8-Jun-2010 - Defects in insulin function – which occur in diabetes and obesity – could directly contribute to psychiatric disorders like...
Pecans provide neurological protection
Public release date: 9-Jun-2010 - suggests adding pecans to your diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration. This may include diseases like...
New evidence caffeine may slow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, restore cognitive function
Public release date: 17-May-2010 - “Epidemiological studies first revealed an inverse association between the chronic consumption of caffeine and the incidence of Parkinson’s disease,” [caption...
UCLA researchers uncover how pesticides increase risk for Parkinson’s disease
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 3-Feb-2014 - "We were very surprised that so many pesticides inhibited ALDH and at quite low concentrations, concentrations that were way below...