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Scientists discovered strikingly high levels of a common virus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, a finding that points to a potential cause for the neurological disorder.  Researchers from Northwestern Medicine analyzed the brains of people who had Parkinson’s disease and some of those without it. They found remnants of the human pegavirus (HPgV) in half of all …

Summary: New research suggests a previously harmless virus may be linked to Parkinson’s disease. Scientists detected Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains and spinal fluid of Parkinson’s patients but not in controls, challenging assumptions that the virus is benign. The findings showed that patients with the virus had distinct immune responses and advanced brain changes, which were further influenced by …

Robert Mueller Has Parkinson’s Disease, Family Says  The New York Times Mueller’s family tells NYT he has Parkinson’s disease  Axios Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has Parkinson’s disease: report  Fox News Mueller won’t testify in House Epstein probe due to health issues: Report  The Hill Robert Mueller diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, report says  USA Today Source link

Two doctors at the cutting edge of Parkinson’s disease have made the bombshell claim the condition may be preventable, giving hope to millions of patients and their families. Dr Ray Dorsey and Dr Michael Okun say simple changes in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe and the lifestyles we lead can win the battle …

When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold – a few days of fever, sore throat or cough before getting better. But for many, the story doesn’t end there. Long COVID – defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as symptoms lasting at least three months after infection – has become a lasting …

Courtesy of the Authors When my grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014, I assumed it was pure bad luck—perhaps from some secret misprint wired deep in his genetic code, or something that “just happened” to certain people as they aged. Parkinson’s slowly deteriorates the brain’s basal ganglia (which are in charge of movement control). It caused my grandfather, …

In Good Health: Could Parkinson’s disease be preventable?  1A | Speak Freely Source link

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …

Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear to alter brain signals in regions affected by Parkinson’s, suggesting neural reactivation. Q: What’s different about this study?A: Researchers used implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices to record real-time brain signals before and after exercise, linking motor improvement to potential network-level brain …