Tag: Parkinsons

Rep. Jennifer Wexton is pictured above with her family. The congresswoman revealed this week her new diagnosis of a rare neurological condition called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

What is progressive supranuclear palsy? Democrat Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton diagnosed with rare disease described as ‘Parkinson’s on steroids’

By Merry
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton Won't Run for Election After Discovering New Diagnosis of 'Parkinson's on Steroids'

Virginia Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton, 55, reveals she has Parkinson’s disease on steroids and won’t seek re-election

By Jacky
'A titan of the scientific world': Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, the scientist who led the team that cloned Dolly the sheep, has died aged 79. Pictured with Dolly in 1997

Renowned Scientist Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, Creator of Dolly the Sheep, Passes Away at 79: His Legacy of Cloning Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Cure, Revealed Five Years After Diagnosis.

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Final note: Gary Wright, the musician best known for the 1976 hit Dream Weaver, has died aged 80. Gary's son, Justin Wright, told TMZ his father died Monday morning at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California after battling Parkinson's disease and dementia. ; seen in 2014 in New York

Gary Wright, singer-songwriter known for hit Dream Weaver and playing with George Harrison, dies at 80 after Parkinson’s and dementia struggle

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Experts said the study suggests that the appendix (red), which has no known function, is the origin of Parkinson's, although more studies are needed to confirm this finding.

Parkinson’s ‘may originate in the appendix’: Those who have organ removed are 52% less likely to develop condition, study suggests

By Merry
High-resolution imaging of the retina is now a routine part of eye care, particularly a type of 3D scan known as 'optical coherence tomography' (OCT) that is widely used by street opticians. Researchers from University College London, together with Moorfields Eye Hospital, used artificial intelligence to identify signs of Parkinson's from thousands of eye scans.

How a trip to the optician could detect signs of Parkinson’s up to SEVEN years earlier

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The ABC has warned viewers who watched old episodes of British host Michael Parkinson's beloved local TV series last year that some content may be offensive. The revered presenter, who died aged 88, is pictured with his wife Mary

Michael Parkinson’s interviews were deemed offensive by the ABC when they replayed the iconic talk show’s programs

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Challenges: Michael Parkinson overcame a series of 'difficult' health battles before passing away after a brief illness aged 88

Inside Michael Parkinson’s ‘difficult’ health battles: Veteran broadcaster battled cancer and had to learn how to walk again before his death at 88

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Sir Michael Parkinson has been married to his wife Mary for over 60 years, the two sharing three sons, Michael Jr., Andrew and Nicholas

Who is Michael Parkinson’s wife Mary and who are their three children? Late presenter enjoyed 60 years of marriage after meeting his wife on a bus

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Dave Jennings, who played professional soccer for 13 years, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1995.

Playing football may raise the risk of Parkinson’s by up to THREE-FOLD, study suggests

By Merry
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