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Running a 5 K reminds me to appreciate the journey
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (249+ words) I may be a slowpoke, but I still find joy in rising to the challenge Written by Christine Scheer | May 15, 2026 I'm training for a 5 K race in June. The training plan is taped onto the fridge door, and I'm following…...
Phase 3 trial of solengepras for Parkinson's now fully enrolled
3+ day, 5+ min ago (285+ words) Study will test whether non-dopaminergic therapy can reduce off time Written by Andrea Lobo | May 15, 2026 Enrollment is now complete in a Phase 3 trial assessing the safety and efficacy of solengepras (CVN424), Cerevance's experimental non-dopaminergic therapy, in people with'Parkinson's'disease. The Phase 3 ARISE…...
Vyalev eases motor, nonmotor symptoms in advanced Parkinson's
4+ day, 6+ min ago (601+ words) Real-world data show treatment improves patients' quality of life Written by Michela Luciano, Ph D | May 14, 2026 Vyalev, Abbvie's continuous under-the-skin infusion formulation of levodopa/carbidopa, reduces off time and eases motor and some nonmotor symptoms in adults with advanced Parkinson's…...
New Parkinson's card game aims to help couples build intimacy
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (459+ words) APDA launches 'Parkin Sex: The Game' for those affected by disease's symptoms Written by Andrea Lobo | May 13, 2026 The game can be ordered at the organization's website and is available at no cost to the Parkinson's community; quantities are limited, however....
New research links persistent allergies to Parkinson's risk
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (397+ words) Asthma, hay fever may contribute to lasting inflammation Written by Margarida Maia, Ph D | May 12, 2026 Chronic allergic diseases, including asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by contributing to persistent inflammation in the…...
Learning to accept help and support as a Parkinson's caregiver
1+ week, 3+ day ago (442+ words) For a long time, I thought I could do it all Written by Jamie Askari | May 12, 2026 Parkinson's disease is an illness that slowly progresses every day. Symptoms change, medication side effects vary, falls happen, and there is always an element…...
Scientists to study link between pesticides and Parkinson's
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (352+ words) $9 M grant to help researchers probe why some develop disease and others don't Written by Andrea Lobo | May 11, 2026 Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University are part of a team that will use a $9 million grant from the Aligning Science Across…...
MJFF renames study Parkinson's Precision Medicine Initiative
1+ week, 3+ day ago (361+ words) Written by Andrea Lobo | May 8, 2026 The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) changed the name of its large, observational study of Parkinson's disease patients from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) to the Parkinson's Precision Medicine Initiative, reflecting a…...
How self-efficacy helps one man navigate life with Parkinson's disease
1+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) For athlete and author Steve Yellen, embracing challenges is empowering Written by Mary Beth Skylis | May 7, 2026 Connecticut-based Steve Yellen was a weekend athlete before he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease seven years ago. He first noticed a tremor in his…...
Genetic factors may hinder treatment in Parkinson's linked to gene
1+ week, 4+ day ago (823+ words) After a good initial response, woman's symptoms severely worsened Written by Margarida Maia, Ph D | May 6, 2026 A woman diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease " later found to be caused by a mutation in the VPS13 C gene " initially responded well to medication…...