Parkinson’s disease – ClinicalNews.Org

December 17, 2014

Sweetener a Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Monday, June 17, 2013 TAU researcher says mannitol could prevent aggregation of toxic proteins in the brain Mannitol,...

Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut

Counter Intuitive - Medical Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

October 16, 2014

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

Counter Intuitive - Medical Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

September 18, 2014

" 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...

Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems

September 18, 2014

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called “miracle molecule” found in...

A cup of joe may help some Parkinson’s disease symptoms

September 10, 2014

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...

Coffee consumption inversely associated with risk of most common form of skin cancer

August 26, 2014

29 JUL 2012 PHILADELPHIA — Increasing the number of cups of caffeinated coffee you drink could lower your risk of developing the most common form...

Research underway to create pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

August 23, 2014

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rlEVRl-h_s?rel=0] Research underway to create pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s - THE onset of Alzheimer’s disease can be slowed and some of...

Research underway to create pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

August 22, 2014August 22, 2014

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

Environmental Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

August 7, 2014

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?

July 23, 2014

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

July 12, 2014

" 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...

Brisk walking may improve symptoms of Parkinson’s

July 3, 2014July 3, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS – People with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease who regularly walk for exercise may improve their motor function, mood, tiredness, fitness and some...

Deer antlers inspire a new theory on osteoporosis ( manganese )

June 5, 2014

13 JAN 2012 The loss of manganese could mean that calcium does not stick to bones and could cause osteoporosis. This is the new theory...

Low vitamin D levels linked to depression, UT Southwestern psychiatrists report

June 3, 2014

13 Jan 2012 DALLAS — Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists working with the...

Compound Formula Rehmannia alleviates dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014

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...

Parkinson’s disease risk greater in those exposed to trichloroethylene / common agent in dry-cleaning solutions, adhesives, paints, and carpet cleaners

Emerging Contaminants Lethal or Unintended Side Effects

May 7, 2014

Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 Symptoms of disease may appear 10 to 40 years following exposure A novel study in twins found that exposure to trichloroethylene...

Brain parasite directly alters brain chemistry / found in 10-20 per cent of the UK’s population

April 28, 2014

Disease and Conditions

Public release date: 4-Nov-2011 A research group from the University of Leeds has shown that infection by the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii, found in 10-20...

Increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in methamphetamine or other amphetamine users, CAMH study finds

April 10, 2014April 10, 2014

Lethal or Unintended Side Effects

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...

Long live dopamine production by the kidneys / dopamine made within the kidneys is critical for maintaining normal blood pressure