Beloved ’80s Pop Icon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Beloved ’80s pop icon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

The singer's announcement follows other celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Ozzy Osbourne who have been public with their Parkinson’s.

Brett Favre Undergoes Controversial New Treatment to Combat Parkinson’s Symptoms

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is once again breaking new ground—not on the football field, but in the battle for brain health. The legendary quarterback, revered for his ironman streak of 299 consecutive starts, is now confronting the lingering consequences of his two-decade-long career in the NFL, including signs of early-onset Parkinson’s disease and the cumulative effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Now in his mid-50s, Favre has joined A…

Nerve Fiber Changes in Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinsonism

In a groundbreaking advance poised to reshape our understanding of Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism, a recent cohort study has delved deeply into the role of cutaneous nerve fibers—minuscule yet pivotal components of the peripheral nervous system. This comprehensive investigation, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, uncovers intricate pathological changes in these nerve fibers that may hold the key to early diagnosis and novel the…