In 1991, Young was appointed chief of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She became the first woman to lead a department at the hospital. Over the course of her 21-year tenure, she shifted ...

With users' consent, researchers believe popular virtual assistants could also help diagnose people with Parkinson's disease.

A woman who smelled her husband’s Parkinson’s before it was diagnosed has helped develop a new test for detecting the disease up to seven years before symptoms appear.

A dog is a man’s true best friend. All of us have heard that in our childhoods. That notion was reinforced by movies, TV shows about dogs being great allies in fighting crime, tracking down fugitives ...

AI can detect signs of Parkinson's disease by analyzing a person's voice as they read a single sentence. New research shows ...

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, has died at the age of 76. He had suffered from numerous health problems and was ...

When Ruth Tilbrook’s right hand wouldn’t stop shaking after a kickboxing session, she assumed it was just fatigue.

About 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) each year—one person every six minutes. While most people ...

Kerry Huntington counts out loud each punch she hurls at the speed bag in front of her, keeping her eyes trained on the moving target as it whips back at her face. Before it can hit her, she throws ...

"We think we’re going to have major breakthroughs in the next few years to better treat the symptoms and try to slow the progression of PD." ...

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. Discover its causes, symptoms, and the latest innovations in diagnosis and treatment.