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Peppers may help Parkinson's disease
May 10, 2013 3:39 AM
There's preliminary evidence that consuming peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables in the same plant family may help reduce the risk for Parkinson's disease. The study from the University of Washington in Seattle included more than 1,100 participants. Nearly half had been diagnosed with Parkinson's. A diet abundant in peppers... more » -
Testing underway on 'brain pacemakers' to zap Alzheimer's damage
January 20, 2013 10:52 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone's brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the creeping memory loss of Alzheimer's disease. And it's not easy. Holes are drilled into the patient's skull so tiny wires can be implanted into... more » -
Sweden names Michael J. Fox honorary doctor
March 5, 2010 10:44 AM
Sweden's Karolinska institute says it will give an honorary degree of medicine to actor Michael J. Fox for his work to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease. The institute, which awards the annual Nobel Prize in medicine, says the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has since... more »
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