A by-product of cholesterol plays a "pivotal" role in Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. The metabolite is critical in the development of the neurodegenerative condition in mice ...

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At just 45, Jules King says the painful, stiff muscles she experienced with her Parkinson's disease made her feel as if she were 'trapped in an 85-year-old's body'. But she has now found some ...

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Feb. 11, 2025 — Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map ...

Scientists have identified new elements that may play a crucial role in how Parkinson’s disease spreads through the brain Scientists discovered that too much of the cholesterol by-product can harm ...

The face can change with Parkinson's disease, and facial masking (also called masked facies, or hypomimia) occurs in roughly half to 70% of all people diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition.

Dame Thora Hird, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, died on Saturday. She was 91. Dame Thora suffered a stroke last weekend and had been staying at Brinsworth House, a retirement home for ...

It's a genetically inherited disease,' she says, pointing out that her mother and grandmother both suffered. 'For me, it's quite a simple matter, where the enzymes in the liver do not break down ...