Nearly 13% of people with Parkinson’s disease in North America carry a Parkinson’s-associated genetic mutation, according to new data from the PD GENEration study. This suggests that genetic variants with a link to Parkinson’s are more common than previously thought. “The positivity rate and the high interest...

Parkinson’s mutations seen in nearly 13% of PD GENEration patients

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After a specialist visited the White House, speculation about Joe Biden's health swirled. Here's how Parkinson's is actually diagnosed.

How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed?

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

Months after actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014, autopsy results revealed he had a devastating disease: Lewy body dementia (LBD). Unlike Alzheimer's disease and even frontotemporal dementia, this brain disorder has tended to hide in the shadows. But work is underway to change that, says Dr. Stephen Gomperts, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Lewy Body Dementia Unit at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

What is Lewy body dementia?

Some natural remedies, such as music therapy or supplements, may complement medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease and improve overall health. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects your body’s movement, muscle control, and balance. It can also affect your cognitive function, senses, and mental health. While there’s no cure, medications, surgeries, and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Can You Treat Parkinson’s Disease Naturally?

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NBC News

Hurricane Debby slammed into northern Florida as a Category 1 storm, causing trees and power lines to come down, storm surge and flooding. At least four people were reported killed. Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm but is expected to bring potentially historic rains and flooding to the Southeast over the next several days. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.

Deadly Hurricane Debby hits Florida with high winds, heavy rains and flooding

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Michael J. Fox, the beloved actor, has been living with Parkinson’s disease since he was diagnosed at the age of 30 in 1991. Despite his diagnosis, Fox managed to keep his condition private, using medication to control his symptoms until the late ‘90s. In recent years, Fox has become a prominent advocate for Parkinson's disease awareness, shedding light on how the illness affects daily functions such as movement and feeding.

Michael J. Fox Tragically Links Parkinson’s Diagnosis To Partying In The ‘80s

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Mississippi State

Parchman, MS

Inside the sole unit without air conditioning at Mississippi’s largest prison, inmates hang wet sheets from their cell ceilings to dampen the air and lay drenched towels strategically across their bodies. A temporary reprieve comes from scoops of ice handed out twice a day. As punishing heat spreads across...

Inmates battle heat, mold and mice inside Mississippi's largest prison

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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President Joe Biden’s physician Kevin O’Connor explained on Monday why a doctor with expertise on Parkinson’s disease made eight visits to the White House in less than a year. After the New York Times reported on Monday that Dr. Kevin Cannard – a “neurologist who specializes in...

Biden Physician Confirms Parkinson’s Doctor’s Visits in White House Visitor Log

In Internal Medicine, physicians presented the case of a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with clinical manifestations that included pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). A 67-year-old woman noticed a skin eruption approximately 1 decade ago. A physical examination revealed several café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas; the patient was hence suspected to...

Case Report: PAH Associated With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

A new study from Osaka Metropolitan University reveals that antioxidants found in a common brown seaweed may help protect against Parkinson’s disease. This discovery could pave the way for novel preventive strategies against this debilitating neurodegenerative disorder. Ecklonia cava: A Potential Shield for Neurons. Researchers led by Associate Professor...

Preventing Parkinson’s disease may lie in seaweed antioxidants

VILLEPINTE, France — Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif, backed by a sizable cheering section, beat Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori in a unanimous decision on Saturday, clinching an Olympic medal. Her victory came just hours after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach defended its decision to allow her and fellow boxer...

Imane Khelif wins fight and declares, 'I want to tell the entire world that I am a female'

Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients living with the disease, and their families. Among those, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance to use intranasal foralumab in its first patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease under the FDA’s expanded access investigational new drug program.

FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient

Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase became the first bank with a branch in all 48 contiguous states. Now, the firm is expanding, with the aim of reaching more Americans in smaller cities and towns. JPMorgan recently announced a new goal within its multibillion-dollar branch expansion plan that ensures coverage is...

JPMorgan Chase is opening more small-town branches in middle America

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Hamilton, OH

“The Devil,” a U.S. fugitive who was featured on “America’s Most Wanted,” has been captured in Mexico, the United States Marshals Service said. Antonio Riano, 62, was arrested Thursday in his hometown of Zapotitlan Palmas, State of Oaxaca, Mexico, officials said, where he was found to be working an ironic job.

U.S. fugitive 'The Devil' caught in Mexico working as police officer 20 years after Ohio killing

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, the disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-prod...

3 Supplements A Neuroscientist Swears By To Prevent Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Gives Your Brain The Raw Materials To Repair Itself’

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Black people with Parkinson's are underdiagnosed, miss treatment

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease realized they had a problem: Most of...

Black people with Parkinson's are underdiagnosed, miss treatment

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