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 ...

Scientists find volatile compounds in ear wax may help detect Parkinson's disease earlier than traditional methods, offering a potential inexpensive screening tool.

The condition’s many symptoms range from tremor to anxiety, and Taylor points out: “While the more well-known symptoms are related to movement, early signs can be much subtler, and people might notice ...

“We have found a few compounds that are expressed differently in people with Parkinson’s disease compared to healthy controls ...

A golden retriever named Bumper and a black Labrador retriever named Peanut have shown that Parkinson’s disease (PD) carries ...

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

Trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 80% accuracy.   This method could lead to a ...

The limitations of traditional pen-and-paper assessments have prompted scientists to turn to digital solutions. The study ...

Discover how Parkinson's disease begins in the gut, not the brain. Learn the early digestive warning signs that appear years before motor symptoms.

Detecting early rising Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms could improve treatment outcomes by enabling earlier treatment ...

A recent study suggests trained dogs can accurately detect early-stage Parkinson's disease, potentially revolutionizing early ...

Ear wax may provide an unexpected early warning of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research. In particular, its odor could help clinicians detect the progressive neurological movement ...