Diabetes, Parkinson's disease
Study: Diabetes Drug May Cut Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by 20%
SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes drugs, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, according to a large study. Results showed a 20% to 30% lower risk for these conditions,
Air pollution increases your risk of Parkinson’s disease by 56%, study finds
Parkinson's disease (PD) affects about 2% of people aged 70 and older. Over the next 20 years, the number of individuals with PD is expected to triple. There are various theories explaining this increase,
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Increased exposure to air pollution in the form of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) was associated with a higher risk for Parkinson's disease, according to a population-based case-control study in JAMA Network Open.
Could gut problems increase your risk of Parkinson's disease? New research points to yes
A study found that those with upper gastrointestinal damage are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, signaling a potential paradigm shift in how the disease is studied.
Scientists studying ‘Parkinson’s belt’ believe disease is linked to chemicals
The “Parkinson’s Belt” is a series of regions in the U.S. with unusually high rates of the disease. Some scientists believe that environmental factors play a major role in who gets Parkinson’s.
Study finds genetic link between Parkinson's disease, ALS
People with rare genetic variants linked to degenerative brain disorders like Parkinson's disease are at increased risk of developing ALS, a new study finds.
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson's disease
Higher exposure to air pollution increases the risk for Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Some Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia and Parkinson's
Scientists found a 22 percent lower risk of any dementia and Parkinson's among a group taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes.
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked
Some diabetes meds might lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's
A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people's risk for dementia and Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.
Some diabetes medications linked to lower dementia, Parkinson's disease risk
Gliflozins, another name for sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, were the subject of the investigation. By encouraging the kidneys to eliminate sugar from the body through urine, they reduce blood sugar.
How a Colorado Parkinson’s group uses climbing to help stave off effects of the disease
Paul Stroud’s done everything he can to combat the effects of Parkinson’s disease. He had a pair of stimulators implanted ...
New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s
A first-of-its-kind study will use ultrasound and light therapies to investigate targeted treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, ...
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Tests show seaweed could help against Parkinson's disease
Eating seaweed could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers in Japan, where the highly nutritious plant ...
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New microscopy technique detects early Parkinson's disease indicators
Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting ...
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Sep. 18, 2024 — A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a new ... Researchers Develop Analytical Pipeline to Identify ...
New Study Links Gut Health With Parkinson’s Risk—Plus One GI Symptom That Could Be an Early Sign
Have you ever heard of the “gut-brain connection”? It refers to the relationship between our gut microbiome and cognitive ...
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Do your hands sometimes shake uncontrollably? Is it a sign of Parkinson’s disease or something else?
It could be a medical condition called essential tremor, and a new study by Singapore’s National Neuroscience Institute has ...
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USF researcher integral part of FDA’s approval of new Parkinson’s drug
The cause of Parkinson's Disease remains largely unknown, but a new drug could be extremely beneficial to treat symptoms.