The outlook for this progressive neurological disorder, which destroys cells in the part of the brain that controls movement, is grim: by 2050, the number of people diagnosed with this…

The PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) protein is generally not a health threat. In fact, it is considered important because it regulates cellular energy use in the brain. However, new research…

Antioxidants found in seaweed, commonly used in soups and salads of Asian cuisine, may protect neurons from free radicals and help prevent this debilitating disease. This is the belief of…

An international team of researchers has uncovered a link between coffee consumption and a reduced likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. The authors of this extensive study analyzed data from 184,024…