A new model that combines clinical, cognitive, and genetic information may help estimate the risk of developing memory and thinking difficulties over five years in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a U.S. study. Older age, mutations in the GBA gene, self-reported cognitive difficulties, and lower scores on a test…

If Uncle Brandon was taking a shower, chances were the rest of the house knew it. Long before Bluetooth speakers and streaming playlists became commonplace, he had his trusty little Sony CD player. His grandkids had made him burned CDs filled with his favorite songs, and Uncle Brandon saw no…

A new clinical trial testing an oral drug for adults with Parkinson’s disease who continue to experience tremor despite being on standard therapies has launched in the U.S. — and is now recruiting in four states. The Phase 2 trial, called Vista PD (NCT07804615), is assessing the safety…

Helping people with Parkinson’s disease stay active while managing everyday mobility risks may help prevent falls, according to a study of clinicians’ and researchers’ perspectives. The study identified empowerment as central to safer mobility. Experts emphasized tailoring strategies to each person’s abilities, circumstances, and goals rather than simply advising…

I’ve been thinking a lot about energy lately, as many of us have, with the high costs of electricity, gasoline, and oil right now. But I am not thinking only about the energy that runs the things in our lives — cars, heat, the very computer you’re reading this on…