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The White House won't explain why a Parkinsons' specialist visited 8 times in 8 months
Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurological expert, met at least once with President Joe Biden's doctor.
Brent D. Griffiths
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Biden's doctor says 8 White House visits by Parkinson's expert were for routine military staff neurology clinics
In a letter released Monday, Joe Biden's physician said a Parkinson's expert visited the White Hous…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Virginia Democrat robbed of voice by 'Parkinson's on steroids' is first to use text-to-speech device on House floor
Rep. Jennifer Wexton is retiring after her "Parkinson's on steroids" diagnosis, but she's breaking …
Katie Balevic
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A man with Parkinson's who was unable to walk without falling is enjoying Sunday strolls again thanks to a spine implant
Marc Gautier, 62, was forced to stop working three years ago when his mobility issues got so bad th…
Kim Schewitz
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I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's. I was ashamed at first, but I've chosen to live life fully.
Jo Tosh was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's years after a tremor started in her hand. Here's…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Inside the wild and successful life of Sergey Brin, who helped create Google over 20 years ago and is now worth $97 billion
Sergey Brin at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2022.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Avery Hartmans
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Inside the wild and successful life of Sergey Brin, who helped create Google over 20 years ago and is now worth $97 billion
Sergey Brin at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2022.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Avery Hartmans
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Michael J. Fox says his Parkinson's disease is 'getting tougher' and doesn't think he'll live to be 80
Michael J. Fox said he's broken several bones and has had spinal surgery during an episode of "CBS …
Lauren Edmonds
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Contaminated water in North Carolina has been linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's in a new study of over 300,000 veterans
The study found a strong connection between contaminated water at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune and a h…
Chris Panella
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Covid infection may accelerate brain ageing says new study
Covid-19 infections may predispose individuals to developing irreversible neurological conditions, …
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A 6-year-old has a rare disease that his mom calls Parkinson's mixed with Alzheimer's. His family hopes a scientific miracle can save his life.
Léo Vauclare was 2 when he got a diagnosis of a rare genetic disease. The life expectancy is five t…
Jane Ridley
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Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's Disease diagnosis but says its not a 'death sentence' and vows to continue serving her district
"Parkinson's is not an untreatable disease, a cognitive impairment, or a death sentence, " said Wex…
Warren Rojas
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Michael J. Fox says he 'needed to suffer' after his Parkinson's diagnosis and would spend hours in his bathtub, holding his head underwater
In his documentary "Still," Fox described how he developed alcoholism and would hide bottles of win…
Esme Mazzeo
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Michael J. Fox says it's 'very possible' he 'did some damage' in the '80s as he speculates about what contributed to his Parkinson's disease
Michael J. Fox said he believes he was exposed to "some kind of chemical" that may have led to his …
Lauren Edmonds
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A Mediterranean-style diet could delay Parkinson's disease onset by up to 17 years, a new study finds
Women who followed the MIND diet, based on the popular Mediterranean and DASH diets, had later onse…
Rachel Hosie
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A chemical in cleaning products may increase our risks of Parkinson's disease and cancer
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is used in spot removers, spray adhesives, and degreasers. Research has lin…
Gabby Landsverk
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Common causes of hypotension and how to raise your blood pressure
You can quickly raise low blood pressure by drinking water and eating more salt. But other health c…
Sara Lindberg,Jason R. McKnight
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Robin Williams' son says his father was 'very uncomfortable' and 'frustrated' in his final years due to Parkinson's disease misdiagnosis
Robin Williams died by suicide in 2014 aged 63. An autopsy revealed he had Lewy body dementia but h…
Zac Ntim
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Zydus Cadila gets tentative nod from USFDA for Parkinson's treatment capsule
This combination medication is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-lik…
PTI
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Abbott received expanded FDA clearance for its Deep Brain Stimulation system for Parkinson's
The recent moves by entrenched players could indicate a growing interest in moving into the connect…