A groundbreaking new study out of Northwestern Medicine may offer new hope for the more than one million Americans living ...

Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are ...

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that a virus that has flown under the radar for years might be a potential contributor to the neurodegenerative disorder.

Parkinson's disease strikes nearly 90,000 older Americans a year, 30,000 more than was previously estimated, according to a study published Thursday. Incidence rates differed across the country.

Learn about the key symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremors, weakness, and walking difficulties. Understand their impact and what to expect for better management.

Parkinson’s disease affects the central nervous system. It causes nerve cells in the brain to weaken and eventually die, leading to symptoms that include tremors and impaired balance, ...

Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disease that affects a small area of nerve cells (neurons) in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. These cells normally ...