Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Parkinson's disease is characterized by distinct symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These typically start subtly and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership at Health and Human Services has led to changes in vaccine recommendations and access, ...

A rare disease cost Mandi Sedlak the lower half of her right leg. Instead of dwelling in self-pity, she focused on golf. Now she’s representing Nebraska in a @USGA championship.

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 ...

"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." ...

Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson's disease.

Loose Women star Jane Moore opened up about her friendship with Ozzy Osbourne, and shared she thought his death was an ...