A breakthrough that led to the creation of new neurons in mice could be used to transplant brain cells in Parkinson’s patients and cure them of the disease. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers created neurons in mice using a new, much simpler method that involved rewriting genes. Parkinson’s disease is characterised … Read more
Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian Holm has died aged 88 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The award-winning actor passed away in hospital surrounded by his family and was remembered as ‘charming, kind and ferociously talented’. He leaves behind his wife, the artist Sophie de Stempel, and five children from his previous marriages. … Read more
Donald Trump denies having ‘Parkinson’s’ as he faces questions over his health after THAT walk down the West Point ramp – and doubles down on claim he ‘ran’ at the end President Trump denied having Parkinson’s in the face of questions about his health after he tip-toed down a ramp at West Point over the … Read more
Media coverage of poor health is littered with defiant military metaphors. Individual battles are fought against illness; wars are launched against diseases; medicines are weaponised and locked on target. ‘We are undefeatable,’ declares one TV advert for a campaign run by the charity Activity Alliance. Use of martial language is particularly common in the coronavirus … Read more
‘We’ve got a lot of family issues right now’: Robbie Williams reveals his father Pete has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as the pair are separated due to lockdown By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 23:22 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 23:48 BST, 22 May 2020 Robbie Williams has revealed his father Pete has … Read more
Sharon Osbourne, 67, has said that her husband Ozzy Osbourne, 71, is in “good spirits” as he battles Parkinson’s disease. However, the former X Factor judge explained her other half’s appointments with a professor who specialises in the Parkin 2 condition in Switzerland have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. She said: “We’re all … Read more
Sharon says Ozzy is ‘in good spirits’ (Picture: Getty Images) Sharon Osbourne has said her husband Ozzy is ‘in good spirits’ amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 71-year-old revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s earlier this year. ‘He’s doing good,’ the X Factor star said when asked about his health. ‘He’s in good … Read more
Green Acres star Tom Lester dies at age 81 following battle with Parkinson’s disease By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 19:46 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 19:46 BST, 20 April 2020 Green Acres star Tom Lester has passed away at age 81 after suffering complications from Parkinson’s disease. The actor died at the Nashville … Read more
Married At First Sight star Ryan Gallagher is using his profile for good. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia for World Parkinson’s Day this Saturday, the 31-year-old revealed his father Bob has a rare type, and is ‘in a motor scooter and can’t talk’. Ryan maintained that he’s ‘always been taught to focus on the positives’ and … Read more
Virtual reality reduced Parkinson’s symptoms for 10 people: Six weeks of practice helped patients hone their muscle control and balance 10 people with Parkinson’s used the VR system for 30 minutes, three times a week over the course of 6 weeks They were much more adept at walking, turning, staying balanced afterwards By Mia De … Read more