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,
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 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.
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.
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked
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.
'Parkinson's gave me the drive to keep working'
An artist diagnosed with Parkinson's said his condition gave him the drive to keep working. Andrew Haslen, 70, from Lavenham, ...
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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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.
How a Colorado Parkinson’s group uses climbing to help stave off effects of the disease
Exercise is known as one of the best weapons in limiting the effects of the disease and creating dopamine that is low for ...
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Study: People Using Coffee to Self-Treat Parkinson’s But Not Talking to Their Doctors
A new study shows that coffee is among the most commonly used "natural health products" used by people with Parkinson's ...
Health and farmworker advocates urge ban of herbicide linked to Parkinson’s
Public health advocates and farmworkers called for a federal ban on a toxic herbicide they say led to their Parkinson’s ...
Colby Parkinson Fantasy Week 3 Projections, Points and Stats vs. the 49ers
In Week 3, tight end Colby Parkinson and the Los Angeles Rams' passing attack will match up with the San Francisco 49ers and ...
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Study: Exercise eases motor symptoms, fatigue in Parkinson’s
Moderate- or high-intensity exercise can help with Parkinson's disease symptoms like fatigue, a recent study shows.
Volunteers needed to help Parkinson's support group
Parkinson's UK's Tewkesbury group said it may have to close if nobody offers "a few hours of their time every month". The ...