Parkinson’s disease is not inherently fatal, meaning it doesn’t directly cause death. But the disease can lead to complications and related health issues that, in some cases, can be life-threatening.

The idea that Parkinson’s could be linked to a virus had been theorized for years, but this is the first study to pinpoint a specific virus as more common in Parkinson’s patients.

Parkinson’s may be due to environmental causes. One million people have the neurodegenerative disease that robs them of their mobility. For some, the cause is genetic. For most, it’s unknown ...

Further causes of Parkinson’s disease are mitochondrial failure, lysosomal-autophagy pathway abnormalities, oxidative stress, and persistent neuroinflammation.

Learn more about the Hall of Famer’s health struggles, including his battle with Parkinson’s disease, & what is known about his cause of death.

Causes of Parkinson’s: The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is still unknown, but it's believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors, with age being a significant risk factor.

New research suggests ear wax odor could serve as an early warning sign for Parkinson's disease, with an AI system showing 94% accuracy in detection through organic compounds.

About Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes irregular movements, such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin ...

Understanding these causes can help with early detection and better care. One of the most common causes of liver disease besides alcohol is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Scientists have discovered a ground-breaking new way to detect Parkinson's disease, which could help treat the progressive condition earlier. An estimated 10 million people are living with the ...

Catching the onset of Parkinson's Disease early can be critical to slowing the disease's progression and improving a patient's life. A new test that uses nothing more than a sample of someone's ...

Researchers have discovered how a surface protein on brain cells, called Aplp1, can play a role in spreading material responsible for Parkinson's disease from cell to cell in the brain. In a paper ...