There isn't one specific test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. "Usually, it's a clinical diagnosis based on the experience of a movement disorders neurologist to recognize highly specific patterns ...

Neurodegenerative diseases of aging like Parkinson's disease (PD) or Alzheimer's disease (AD) are usually not diagnosed until ...

There’s still a lot we don’t know about how Parkinson’s disease develops. But one lifestyle intervention already has strong evidence behind it.

A new study that aims to understand the genetics of Parkinson’s has been held up by the need for 7000 Australians without a ...

Some people with Parkinson’s Disease are turning to improv to boost their cognitive skills and spend more time with others.

John Stapleton has today revealed his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease in a dramatic TV appearance. The broadcaster, 78, who has presented on programmes including Newsnight, Panorama and GMTV's ...

open image in gallery John Stapleton and his son Nick on ‘Morning Live' (BBC) While speaking about his diagnosis on Morning Live, Stapleton revealed his mother also had Parkinson’s and he is ...

His son, Nick, said that, while the diagnosis has been “really upsetting”, it did not come as a surprise because his grandmother also had the degenerative condition. Parkinson’s disease is a ...

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John Stapleton has said "there is hope" in his Parkinson's diagnosis as he opened up on how long he thought it would be before his symptoms worsen, and encouraged others to seek help. The ...