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Once-daily therapy eases early Parkinson’s symptoms in Phase 3 trial
Study found benefits with tavapadon after 26 weeks of treatment Written by Margarida Maia, PhD | July 22, 2026 Tavapadon significantly eased motor symptoms and daily-function problems in people with early Parkinson’s. Benefits compared with a placebo were seen by week...
Doctors look beyond test scores to spot cognitive changes in Parkinson’s
Specialists weigh MoCA results alongside patients’ health information Written by Michela Luciano, PhD | July 21, 2026 Specialists assess cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s using MoCA performance patterns and patient health information Test results are interpreted...
Parkinson’s symptoms can make daily mouth care harder to maintain
Study highlights practical challenges, ways patients protect independence Written by Andrea Lobo | July 21, 2026 Parkinson’s symptoms, fatigue and balance problems can make daily mouth care difficult. Some patients are reluctant to accept help because they view mouth...
Tardive Dyskinesia
Written by Alicia Racelis, PhD, Keri WigintonMedically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on November 06, 2025 What Is Tardive Dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement condition, meaning you can't control your movements. "Tardive" means late, and...
The signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Medically reviewed by Brenda B. Spriggs, M.D., MPH, FACP — Written by Yvette Brazier — Updated on July 15, 2025 Key takeaways Parkinson’s disease can start with subtle symptoms like sleep disturbances, loss of smell, slight tremor, small handwriting, difficulty...
Parkinson’s Disease Surgery Restores Daily Independence
31 May 2026 American Medical Journal Neurology PARKINSON’S disease patients described restored autonomy after STN-DBS, while still fearing symptom recurrence in daily life after surgery. Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation may improve daily function for people...
Why are my hands shaking? Causes, is it normal, and remedies
Medically reviewed by Susan W. Lee, DO — Written by Amanda Barrell — Updated on May 14, 2026 Key takeaways Tremors are involuntary muscle contractions that cause body parts to tremble. Hand tremors are common and are often due to stress or tiredness. Hand tremors may...
Muscle mass alone does not explain fitness drops in Parkinson’s
Researchers say results suggest 'complex interaction' of factors Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 20, 2026 Parkinson's disease patients are less physically fit than healthy adults, even with regular exercise. The fitness differences are not explained by variations...
Exciting new treatment being developed for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
April 30, 2026By Tristan HorromU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Research and Development - VA Research Communications VA researchers have discovered a way to flush unwanted proteins and waste products from the brain by using inhaled puffs of specific...
New yoga program for early Parkinson’s limbers up for clinical trial
24-week daily routine is designed to improve mobility, digestion, mental health Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 15, 2026 A new yoga program for early Parkinson's disease is heading to a clinical trial. The 24-week routine is designed to improve mobility, balance,...