[ad_1] Scientists have discovered a new clue that Parkinson's disease may not originate in the brain but in the intestines – perhaps in the appendix. Researchers whose appendix had been removed early …
Read More »The gut is a "starting point" for Parkinson's disease, according to a study
[ad_1] Clare Bale, head of research at Parkinson's UK, commented "In most cases, the causes of Parkinson's disease are a mystery, but understanding how the disease begins and evolves is the first …
Read More »Parkinson’s disease may start in appendix: Study
[ad_1] Parkinson’s disease may start in appendix: Study  |  Photo Credit: Thinkstock Parkinson’s disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but research out on Wednesday found it may start in …
Read More »Appendix Removal Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
[ad_1] An appendectomy is a painful, but common surgery to remove the appendix, an unnecessary organ. And as researchers just found, it is linked to lowering the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. …
Read More »How Might the Appendix Play a Key Role in Parkinson’s Disease?
[ad_1] Most people forget they even have an appendix unless it bursts or becomes inflamed, but a new study suggests the organ may play a key role in the development of Parkinson’s …
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[ad_1] A 9-year-old boy dies months after the diagnosis of a rare disease caused by mouse droppings A boy from New Mexico who was initially diagnosed with a rare disease died last …
Read More »Diabetes medications can reduce Alzheimer's disease severity
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain People with Alzheimer's Disease who have been treated with diabetes compared to other diseases, including abnormal microvasculature and disregulated gene expression-in their brains compared to Alzheimer's patients …
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[ad_1] JERUSALEM – Israel has been battling one of the worst measles outbreaks in decades, with more than 1,200 cases reported since the beginning of 2018. Israeli media reported Thursday that an …
Read More »What’s the Blood Pressure Connection to Alzheimer’s Disease?
[ad_1] THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Look after your heart to be kind to the mind. That’s the primary message emerging from research into Alzheimer’s, a disease of the …
Read More »The appendix may be related to Parkinson's disease. But do not rush and undergo surgery.
[ad_1] Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disease that damages brain cells and causes movement problems, could originate in the appendix, according to a new study. According to the researchers, this vestigial organ …
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