Parkinson’s disease risk is linked to gut health, researchers say
Those who have had damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Parkinson's Disease May Start In The Gut, Not The Brain, New Research Says
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating condition that progressively causes trouble with movement, mobility, and speech. But while Parkinson’s disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, a growing body of research suggests it may actually start in the gut.
Upper GI Damage Linked to 76% Higher Parkinson’s Disease Risk
People with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) damage have a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Ulcers and Damage to Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, Research Demonstrates
A study led by researchers at BIDMC found the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease was 76 percent higher among those with a damage to the lining of their upper GI tract.
New research linking poor gut health to Parkinson's risk
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the importance of improving gut health and how increased cell phone use is linked to increased risk of heart disease.
Gut Damage May Boost Risk of Parkinson's
In the puzzle that is Parkinson's disease, there are dueling camps: "brain-first" versus "gut-first." The former proposes that Parkinson's starts in the brain with the loss of dopamine-producing neurons ultimately linked to muscle stiffness and tremors.
Parkinson's disease study develops analytical pipeline to identify unexploited genes
A research team from Hiroshima University has developed an analysis pipeline to identify unexploited genes for a given ...
Breakthrough Seaweed Antioxidant Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Ecklonia cava, a type of brown algae seaweed, has demonstrated potential in protecting against neurodegenerative diseases.
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The Origins Of Parkinson's Disease Have Caused Fierce Debate Among Scientists—But New Research Points To A Breakthrough
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating condition that progressively causes trouble with movement, mobility, and speech. But ...
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Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease
Over a mean follow-up of 14.9 years, Parkinson's diagnoses emerged for 52 patients (2.2%) with upper GI mucosal damage and 48 ...
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Parkinson’s may begin in the gut, study says, adding to growing evidence
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that Parkinson’s disease, long believed to have its origins in the brain, may begin in the gut. Gastrointestinal problems are common in patients ...
Eating this salty snack could stave off Parkinson’s disease
Roughly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease (PD), a number that is expected to increase to 1.2 million ...
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Working to knock out Parkinson’s disease, one punch at a time
I’d be dead with Marlon before he even got to me.” Obergfell, who was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, ...
Ventyx Biosciences Announces Initiation of Dosing in a Phase 2a Trial of VTX3232 in Patients with Early Parkinson’s Disease
We are excited to initiate this trial of VTX3232 in patients with early Parkinson’s disease,” said Mark Forman, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer. “There is a compelling body of evidence from the ...
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New machine learning model predicts Parkinson’s disease risk up to 15 years in advance
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals at high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease could be ...