Parkinson's Disease
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healthPesticide linked to increased Parkinson's risk, study finds
New research connects chlorpyrifos exposure to higher Parkinson's risk, prompting calls for reduced use.
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healthThree-Year Study Reveals Rising Functional Burden in Early Parkinson’s
A longitudinal study of 32 early Parkinson’s patients shows motor symptoms like tremor and stiffness remain stable over three years-but daily functional impacts worsen significantly.
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healthAutism-Parkinson's Link: New Research Points to Dopamine Transporters
New study suggests dopamine transporter abnormalities in young adults with autism may explain increased Parkinson's risk later in life.
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healthParkinson's Protein Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression in Women
New research suggests a protein associated with Parkinson's disease may accelerate Alzheimer's-related brain changes, particularly in women, potentially explaining gender disparities in the disease.
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healthMicroplastics Linked to Parkinson's Disease Risk, New Review Suggests
A comprehensive review of over 100 studies indicates that microplastics and nanoplastics may play a role in the increasing prevalence of Parkinson's disease.
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healthSmoking Habits Alter Parkinson's Risk, But Quitting Saves Lives
New research reveals complex links between evolving smoking patterns, Parkinson's disease risk, and overall mortality, emphasizing the critical benefits of quitting.
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healthEurope Faces Stark Reality: World's Highest Tobacco Use Projected Through 2030
WHO data reveals Europe's alarming tobacco use trends, particularly among women and youth, with stark warnings about industry targeting and the rise of e-cigarettes.
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healthParkinson's Disease May Be Detectable in Hair Samples, New Study Suggests
Researchers have identified potential biomarkers in human hair that could offer a new, non-invasive method for diagnosing Parkinson's disease.