Parkinson's disease Coverage

Guest column: Fighting Parkinson’s with AI, fueled by love

As we observe Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April, it’s crucial to recognize the immense impact of this neurodegenerative disorder on […]

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson's disease, including his late father

(CNN) -- Ryan Reynolds is honoring his friend Michael J. Fox for a special occasion.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

'It drives us': Cary boxing studio helping residents with Parkinson's disease stay active

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder with no cure. The owners of a Cary boxing studio, however, are helping their clients punch back against

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Cary boxing studio owners helping clients with Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a movement with no cure, but regular exercise can offer benefits. The owners of a Cary boxing studio are now helping their clients punch back against the disease.

Noninvasive ultrasound technology offering new hope for Parkinson's, essential tremor patients

High-intensity focused ultrasound treatment is used to alleviate uncontrollable shaking in patients with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

New tech reduces tremors quickly and without surgery

High-intensity focused ultrasound treatment can stop the tremors of Parkinson's disease within minutes.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 14

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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New blood test could give early warning for Parkinson's Disease

There is new hope for families dealing with Parkinson's Disease.

Duke Health part of international study using blood test for early detection and intervention of Parkinson's Disease

There is new hope for families dealing with Parkinson's Disease which attacks the body's nervous system.

New blood test targets Parkinson's; Duke Health neuroscientists lead development

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

Breakthrough procedure eases tremors with ultrasound

Duke neurosurgeons have now begun a non-invasive program to minimize or eliminate essential tremors. It's a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking of the hands, often seen in patients with Parkinson's or Epilepsy.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist

Some Parkinson's patients take up boxing for unexpected therapy

Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease. Patients are typically given medications or even surgery but some doctors are adding another prescription.

Can the flu contribute to Parkinson's disease?

Need more incentive to get a flu shot, or to keep taking extra precautions this flu season? A new study suggests there may be a link between influenza infection and an increased risk for Parkinson's disease.

Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times

GSK makes deal worth up to $2.2B for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's drugs

GlaxoSmithKline is committing up to $2.2 billion for potential drugs to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's as well as other diseases in a deal announced Friday with drug firm Alector.

Duke engineers find light-based deep brain stimulation relieves symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have used deep brain stimulation based on light to treat motor dysfunction in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease. Here are the details.

Parkinson's patients turn to music therapy

Certified music therapist Rachel Shell with First Health Moore Regional uses music to address speech, movement and recall for individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Music therapy helps Parkinson's patients reconnect mind with muscles

Certified music therapist Rachel Shell with First Health Moore Regional uses music to address speech, movement and recall for individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Renee Chou, anchor/reporter

Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Ozzy Osbourne has gone public with his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Former boxing champion motivated by boxing participants with Parkinson's disease

Rock Steady Boxing, a program in Moore County for people who have Parkinson's Disease, works the participants out physically and mentally every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Runners hit the pavement to raise funds for Parkinson's research

A race was held in Raleigh to raise funds and awareness about research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Boxing club helps patients fight Parkinson's disease

A boxing club in Kentucky is helping Parkinson's disease patients fight for the quality of their lives.

Durham therapist tames movement disorders with music

A Durham therapist believes music can also help tame movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease.

Durham therapist tames Parkinson's disease symptoms with music

A Durham therapist believes music can also help tame movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Renee Chou, anchor/reporter

Specialized surgery helps Parkinson's patients

Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders can be debilitating to a person's daily life, but a specialized surgery called deep brain stimulation can change everything.

Neil Diamond retires from touring after Parkinson's diagnosis

Singer Neil Diamond on Monday announced his retirement from touring, after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

ANNA CODREA-RADO, New York Times