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Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation for Depressive Symptoms in Parkinson Disease A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA Netw Open Published Online: May 20, 2026 2026;9;(5):e2613580. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.13580...

Mouse study targets GluN2B receptor subunit in movement-control neurons Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | June 8, 2026 Many people with Parkinson’s disease develop dyskinesia, or uncontrolled movements, after long-term levodopa treatment. In a mouse model,...

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on June 16, 2025 Key takeaways Parkinson’s disease can impair driving ability due to its effects on vision, motor function, memory, and spatial awareness, though the...

A Parkinson's journey is rarely straightforward and varies from patient to patient Written by Mary Beth Skylis | June 4, 2026 Before my dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013, my understanding of the disease was limited. I knew someone from church who had it, mainly...

Last updated Aug. 1, 2025, by Patricia Weiser, PharmD Fact-checked by Patrícia Silva, PhD Cognitive changes Tips Brain exercises Helpful tools Cognitive changes are a common part of living with Parkinson’s disease. These shifts in memory, attention, or decision-making...

Multiple states are now considering legislation to ban the herbicide Written by Doc Irish | June 2, 2026 There are moments when a disease stops being only a medical story and becomes a public trust story. A prevention story. A question of whether the people who know...

Experimental treatment's safety, tolerability will be assessed Written by Andrea Lobo | June 2, 2026 A Phase 2a trial of Jotrol is enrolling Parkinson's disease patients. Jotrol aims to reduce brain inflammation and oxidative stress. The trial will assess Jotrol's...

By Simon Spichak, MSc / Published On: May 11, 2026 “Originally published on Being Patient, an editorially independent news site covering the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and brain health.” A new study finds that the protein alpha-synuclein may accelerate...

Many caregivers experience a sense of loss for the person they were before Written by Jamie Askari | May 26, 2026 My husband, Arman, who has early-onset Parkinson’s disease, and I don’t get to the movies very often. Instead, we prefer to wait and stream films from the...

iRS platform is being developed as a possible early detection tool Written by Andrea Lobo | May 28, 2026 German researchers developed an iRS blood test that may help support earlier Parkinson’s detection. The test is designed to identify misfolded alpha-synuclein, a...