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PM launches cycling initiative
Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson’s disease – study
Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women, a study suggests.

Wed, 17 May, 2023

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‘Optimism is sustainable’: Michael J Fox talks about his worsening Parkinson’s
'I’m alive… it’s getting tougher, it’s getting harder, every day you suffer but that’s the way it is. You know, who do I see about that?'

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

New Parkinson’s test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease
New Parkinson’s test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease
The test has been years in the making after academics realised that Joy Milne could smell the condition.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Prof Luke O’Neill: The viciousness of anti-vaxxers surprises me - but a lot of them are just frightened
Prof Luke O’Neill: The viciousness of anti-vaxxers surprises me - but a lot of them are just frightened
— There are lots of us now, worldwide, that have become known because of our work during the pandemic. It’s not a bad thing because we want to get the message out about how great science is, but it is strange

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

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Scientists take ‘vital step’ towards understanding origins of Parkinson’s
A new study details findings about what a key protein called alpha-synuclein actually does in neurons in the brain

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Alzheimer's disease research
Eye tests predict Parkinson’s-linked cognitive decline 18 months ahead – study
Eyesight tests can predict which people with Parkinson’s disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later, new research suggests.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2021

Meet the medical pioneers who had conditions named after them
Meet the medical pioneers who had conditions named after them

Here Majella O’Sullivan takes a look at some of the most common conditions named after those who discovered them and the people whose names they bear.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Flatworm could facilitate research on easing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Flatworm could facilitate research on easing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

A regenerative flatworm could play a role in developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Pharma company sees €519m profit from drug sale
Pharma company sees €519m profit from drug sale

A Shannon-based pharma firm last year made a profit of €519m from the sale of the intellectual property of its main drug.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2016

Test for early-stage Parkinson’s disease diagnosis moves a step closer
Test for early-stage Parkinson’s disease diagnosis moves a step closer
Scientists are a step closer to developing a test for early-stage Parkinson’s disease.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2016

Robin Williams was ‘disintegrating’ before his death
Comedian Robin Williams had been planning to undergo neurological testing the week before he took his own life last year, and likely only had three years to live, his widow said.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Company moves to its own Beats
Company moves to its own Beats

Innovative Dublin company Beats Medical has created an app which turns a smartphone into a medical device used to deliver treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

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