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Medically reviewed by Susan W. Lee, DO — Written by Lana Bandoim — Updated on February 18, 2026 Key Takeaways Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that primarily affects older adults, causing symptoms such as tremors and movement difficulties. While some...

Medically reviewed by Nancy Hammond, M.D. — Written by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN — Updated on February 12, 2026 Key takeaways Stress, mood changes, and emotions such as anxiety and depression can worsen motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. Medications,...

Study will evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics Written by Andrea Lobo | February 23, 2026 A Phase 1b trial of SER-252 (POZ-apomorphine) in advanced Parkinson’s disease has enrolled its first patient. SER-252 is designed to reduce “off” episodes by...

Metabolic shift triggers the use of backup fuel regardless of calorie intake Written by Michela Luciano, PhD | February 20, 2026 Parkinson's weight loss stems from a metabolic shift, burning fat instead of glucose, not just reduced calorie intake. Patients primarily...

Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | February 16, 2026 Women with Parkinson's show more uneven muscle contraction than men. Differences stem from motor unit firing variability and discharge rates. This informs personalized diagnostics and sex-specific Parkinson's...

Medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D. — Written by S. Srakocic — Updated on February 9, 2026 Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative condition that causes symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and speech difficulties. The condition progresses...

MD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on September 18, 2024 Dysarthria (difficulty speaking) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) can be severely limiting symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Both can be helped by seeing a speech pathologist or...

Last updated Sept. 19, 2025, by Elena Schmidt Fact-checked by Patricia Silva, PhD Staying active with Parkinson’s disease may feel challenging, especially as symptoms change over time. But regular, gentle movement, like walking, stretching, or dancing, can support...

We had to make changes for our safety and sanity Written by Marjorie Weiss | January 30, 2026 It was 2:30 a.m., and I was peacefully asleep when I was jolted awake by an arm suddenly flinging over from the other side of the bed, landing squarely on my face. Instantly,...

It's frustrating when symptoms don't follow any discernible pattern Written by Mollie Lombardi | January 6, 2025 I’ve always been pretty organized and logical. I like knowing the rules and the “why” behind things. My brain looks for patterns I can rely on to predict...