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Improving Parkinson’s disease treatment
August 11, 2026 - National Institutes of Health At a Glance Researchers identified a drug candidate that enhanced effectiveness and reduced side effects of the standard Parkinson’s disease treatment in animal models. If the drug candidate proves effective in people,...
Gut bacteria can vary with Parkinson’s severity, age, and medications
Study findings could help guide new treatment approaches Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | Aug. 18, 2026 Parkinson's disease is linked to specific alterations in gut bacterial communities that differ from healthy individuals. These microbial variations are closely...
Living near dry cleaners linked to higher Parkinson’s odds in older adults
Study found a dose-response pattern, with the highest odds within 500 feet Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | Aug. 11, 2026 Living near dry cleaners was associated with higher Parkinson’s odds in adults age 67 and older. The association was strongest among those living...
Ready to use Parkinson’s stem cell therapy put on FDA fast track
In trial, treatment showed benefits in those with early-onset disease Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | Aug. 10, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded fast track status to an experimental stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease. XS411 is a...
Road Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson Disease Risk
27 Jul 2026 American Medical Journal - Neurology - Author: Katrina Thornber Key Summary: A Danish cohort study of 3,103,577 people examined road traffic noise and Parkinson disease risk. Higher noise exposure was linked to increased PD risk (HR 1.03–1.06 across...
Parkinson’s therapy reduces disease biomarkers in 12-week trial
Alpha-synuclein, inflammation, nerve health markers lowered with risvodetinib Written by Patricia Inácio, PhD | Aug. 7, 2026 Risvodetinib is an oral experimental therapy being developed to treat Parkinson’s disease and address underlying cellular damage. A 12-week...
Ozone air pollution exposure may increase Parkinson’s risk: Study
Finnish health register data tracks air quality across decades Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Aug. 6, 2026 Long-term exposure to ozone air pollution may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Animal studies suggest ozone exposure can trigger brain damage...
Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with Exercise and Diet
Johns Hopkins Medicine Doing your best to remain healthy and strong is key for everyone with Parkinson’s disease. Research has shown that following certain lifestyle modifications can help you accomplish two important goals: Better control symptoms. Slow progression...
Study shows Parkinson’s affects brain circuits in different ways
Low dopamine levels can produce opposite changes Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 31, 2026 Parkinson's disease causes varied, even opposite, changes in brain circuits due to low dopamine levels. Low dopamine levels correlate with motor symptoms; cognitive issues are...
FDA backs faster development path for Parkinson’s cell therapy
Sasineprocel gets regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation Written by Marisa Horak, MS | Aug. 3, 2026 FDA granted RMAT designation to sasineprocel, a cell therapy for Parkinson's disease. This therapy uses engineered stem cells to replace lost dopaminergic...