UCSF researchers used AI to personalize Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's gait problems, leading to meaningful, ...

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which afflicts around 1 million Americans, usually begin gradually and worsen over time.

For years, scientists have studied Parkinson’s but haven’t been able to figure out exactly what causes it. Without knowing ...

With the new device, 63-year-old Marc Gauthier says he frequently walks up to 3.7 miles without falling Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and ...

Shoes that beep when someone walks with a strong stride improve stability in people with Parkinson’s disease, a small study has shown. The condition occurs due to a loss of nerve cells in part of the ...

(CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can take a 3-mile lakeside stroll without stopping. He can stand up out of a chair with ease.

In his mid-30s, Marc Gauthier noticed a creeping stiffness in his muscles. His hand shook when trying to hold steady. He struggled to maintain his balance while walking. Then he began to freeze in ...

In the late 1960s, scientists discovered a miracle drug for Parkinson’s disease — a simple, inexpensive dopamine-replacement ...

Specialists say certain lifestyle habits may reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease — including staying ...