Scientists are to examine whether drugs that are already in use could be repurposed to treat the symptoms of both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s in a new collaboration which aims to discover ...

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as tremors and stiffness, can make daily tasks difficult. A new drug has shown promise in alleviating symptoms. Tavapadon, a drug being tested to treat early ...

For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been framed as a simple story of dwindling dopamine, a slow erosion of the brain’s ...

Groundbreaking research reveals that long-term use of common drugs for depression, bladder control, and Parkinson’s could be ...

Jan. 14 -- WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Reduced dosages of dopamine agonists, drugs routinely used to treat Parkinson's disease, can cause symptoms similar to those experienced by addicts in ...

Parkinson’s drug, entacapone, induces iron deficiency, which alters the gut microbiome and triggers the growth of potentially harmful bacteria like E. coli, reports a new study. The findings mean that ...

Benztropine, a drug prescribed for tremors in Parkinson’s disease, has shown promise against tuberculosis (TB) in both human cell and mouse models. The corresponding study was published in npj ...

Tavapadon, a drug made by AbbVie to treat Parkinson’s disease, met phase 3 TEMPO-1 trial goals treated early Parkinson’s disease and improved motor skills, the company reported on Thursday. Tavapadon ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that certain diabetes medications could help lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. FG Trade/Getty Images A team of scientists in Korea recently ...

Researchers at McGill University have uncovered a surprising twist in how dopamine affects movement, overturning a ...

Ask any smoker who has tried to quit and they’ll tell you it isn’t easy. But a recent study offers a surprising glimmer of hope – one that may already be sitting on pharmacy shelves. A team of ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly ...