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…
” 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
” 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…
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…
MINNEAPOLIS – People with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease who regularly walk for exercise may improve their motor function, mood, tiredness, fitness and some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Public release date: 13-Feb-2011 ST. PAUL, Minn. –New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s…
Public Release: 8-Jun-2010 – Defects in insulin function – which occur in diabetes and obesity – could directly contribute to psychiatric disorders like…
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…
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,” Researchers…
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…