Wearable devices that measure circadian rest-activity rhythms may be able to assess frailty-related health risks more than six years before an incidence occurs, according to a new study.

A new AI tool that can assess the severity of Parkinson’s disease relies on 10 taps of the finger. It produces results in minutes.

A new blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease may offer a way to diagnose the condition before nervous system damage gets worse.

There's a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.

The surprising parallel between spider silk spinning and fibres toxic to humans could lead to new clues about how to fight neurodegenerative disorders.

REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.

Researchers call for a ban on a chemical commonly used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothes.

The shape of certain proteins in spinal fluid may be a sign of Parkinson's disease, according to new research.

Deep brain stimulation and trasncranial magnetic stimulation treat mental illness by sending electrical currents into parts of the brain. Every new patient provides researchers with a wealth of information. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Water – which makes up the majority of every cell in the body – plays a key role in how proteins, including those associated with Parkinson’s disease, fold,