February 08, 2012: Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients
Study found twice-weekly training boosted balance, reduced falls

February 08, 2012: Electrical Brain Stimulation May Strengthen Memory, Study Says
Preliminary results suggest method might hold promise for dementia patients

February 07, 2012: Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 25, 2012: Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug target

January 04, 2012: Race, Gender, Dementia May Affect Parkinson's Survival
Large study found higher death risk among men

January 03, 2012: Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far

December 12, 2011: Brain Changes May Be Tied to Parkinson's Dementia
Study finds differences between patients with and without mental decline

November 14, 2011: Exposure to Toxic Solvents Linked to Parkinson's Disease
Lifetime jobs, hobbies involving these chemicals raised risk, study says

November 10, 2011: Classic Restless Legs Syndrome Not Linked to Parkinson's
But many with Parkinson's disease have daytime 'leg motor restlessness,' study found

October 19, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Common Tremor Disorder
American Academy of Neurology has updated recommendations for treating essential tremor

October 07, 2011: Bicycle May Speed Up Parkinson's Diagnosis
Ability to ride a bike may help doctors distinguish between motor disorders, study says

September 21, 2011: Movement Disorders on YouTube Not What They Seem, Experts Warn
Group of neurologists says the abnormal movements seem to be triggered by mental illness instead

August 31, 2011: More Evidence Links Genes to Parkinson's
Theory that the movement disorder occurs randomly is changing, researcher says

August 11, 2011: Parkinson's Patients May Fare Better in Neurologist's Care
But women, minorities more likely to stick with primary care doctor, study finds

August 08, 2011: Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Long-Term
But it doesn't stop the progression of the disease, researchers say

July 26, 2011: Methamphetamine Abuse May Raise Parkinson's Risk
Study found users were 76 percent more likely to develop movement disorder

July 13, 2011: 'Virtual Reality' May Help in Parkinson's Therapy
The technology is a promising tool to improve movement speed in patients, researcher says

July 11, 2011: Parkinson's Patients Still Prescribed Antipsychotics Despite Warning
Six years after FDA cautioned drugs may worsen symptoms, overall prescription number unchanged, study finds

June 06, 2011: Parkinson's Disease May Boost Melanoma Risk: Study
Patients with the brain disorder should get checked annually for the skin cancer, expert advises

June 03, 2011: Drifting Pesticides May Endanger People in Nearby Workplaces
California study finds higher Parkinson's risk among non-agricultural workers

April 27, 2011: Group Visits With Doctor May Benefit Parkinson's Patients
Longer, shared sessions allow for more discussion, closer observation than routine appointments

April 22, 2011: Dogs' DNA May Aid Research on Hereditary Parkinson's
Gene mutation that affects both Tibetan Terriers and humans could lead to treatment advances

April 12, 2011: Low-Intensity Exercise, Drug Combo Can Help Parkinson's Patients, Studies Show
Regimens improved movement and coordination, and reduced tremors

April 08, 2011: Parkinson's May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests
Genealogical data shows higher odds for melanoma, prostate cancer

April 06, 2011: Study Probes Potential Link Between Welding, Parkinson's Disease
Lifetime manganese exposure might alter brain chemical, but tie to actual illness unclear, researchers say

March 29, 2011: Parkinson's Drugs Linked to Behavior Problems in Study
Hypersexuality, addictive gambling, binge eating noted with use of dopamine agonists

March 17, 2011: Gene Therapy May Help Reverse Parkinson's Symptoms
Experimental treatment linked to a decline in tremors; no serious side effects, small study finds

March 14, 2011: Study: Lack of Vitamin D May Precede Onset of Parkinson's
But levels of the vitamin don't decline as disease progresses, researchers add

March 02, 2011: Ibuprofen Linked to Lower Parkinson's Disease Risk
New research strengthens association, but more study is needed, experts say

February 21, 2011: Can Prescription Amphetamine Use Raise Parkinson's Risk?
Study found those who said they had used Benzedrine or Dexedrine showed 60 percent greater likelihood

February 17, 2011: 2 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's in Study
Findings on paraquat, rotenone will further understanding of the disease, researchers say

February 14, 2011: Berries May Offer Sweet Protection Against Parkinson's Disease
They're rich in an antioxidant that seems to shield men and women from the illness, study finds

February 02, 2011: Scientists ID Genetic Clues to Parkinson's
Finding suggests DNA may play stronger role in disease than previously thought

January 19, 2011: Adult ADHD Often Precedes Certain Type of Dementia: Study
More than triples risk of developing degenerative brain disease, researchers say

January 07, 2011: Bike-Riding Ability May Distinguish 'Atypical' Parkinson's
For accurate diagnosis, doctors should ask about bicycling, researchers say

December 31, 2010: Health Tip: Healthy Habits Can Help Parkinson's Symptoms
Here are some suggestions

December 13, 2010: Black, Low-Income Patients More Disabled by Parkinson's Complications
Black patients also less likely than whites to receive newer meds for the illness, study shows

November 05, 2010: Anti-Delirium Drug May Harm Critically Ill Patients
Exelon ineffective, raised risk of death in study

October 18, 2010: New Guidelines Issued for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's
Experts publish consensus with ultimate goal of improving patients' lives

October 11, 2010: First Patient Treated in U.S.-Approved Embryonic Stem Cell Trial
Unnamed individual is receiving controversial cells to treat spinal cord injury

September 15, 2010: Scans May Aid Early Detection of Dementia, Parkinson's
Imaging tests spotted brain abnormalities before noticeable symptoms developed in study patients

August 02, 2010: Expectation May Affect Placebo Response in Parkinson's Patients
Being told there was a 75% chance of getting drug spurred neurochemical response: study

July 28, 2010: Sleep Disorder May Help Predict Parkinson's Decades Earlier
Study appears to confirm link between REM behavior disorder and certain neurodegenerative diseases

July 12, 2010: Vitamins D, E Might Help Maintain Brain Health
3 studies show links between levels of the nutrients and odds for dementia, Parkinson's

July 01, 2010: Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Tie to Brain Development
Finding may help in disease research, treatment and more, scientist says

June 30, 2010: Parkinson's Transplant Mystery Solved, Researchers Say
Study suggests a way to prevent the uncontrolled movements that halted earlier trials

June 23, 2010: Tests Help Predict Which Parkinson's Patients Are Likely to Fall
Study suggests they could help prevent serious accidents

June 14, 2010: Genetics, Insecticides Might Contribute to Parkinson's
French study found combination raised risk of movement disorder in men

June 02, 2010: Deep Brain Stimulation Works in Two Sites for Parkinson's Disease
Choice of area to pinpoint can be tailored to individual patients, researchers say