New research aims to harness the brain’s self-cleaning system to wash away toxic proteins and stop Parkinson’s in its tracks

Parkinson’s is different for everyone — but did you know there are also different subtypes of the condition?

Science has never been so prolific -but is it even humanly possible to make sense of all this data? Step forward artificial intelligence…

Researchers are investigating growth factors as a way to potentially halt Parkinson’s. Could existing drugs boost these precious factors?

We take a look at the science behind claims that with diet and lifestyle changes you can prevent this incurable condition.

We know that a high protein diet can affect levodopa absorption. So what does this mean for people with Parkinson’s?

We know that the protein alpha-synuclein plays an important role in Parkinson’s. We investigate what we know about how the condition…

Could light hold the key to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms or even have a protective effect on brain cells?

We all get infections from time to time, a cold or tummy bug, verruca or athletes foot. Viruses, bacteria and fungi can inflict pain and…

The Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank is a vital resource in the search for new and better treatments. Katherine Fletcher, Research Communications…

In this blog, we take look back at some of the major lightbulb moments over the years, as well as looking ahead to the exciting new wave…

We live in an increasingly digital age — it’s estimated that 94% of adults in the UK own a mobile phone — but can advancing technology…

Nicotine is typically thought of as bad for you. But research has found it can be protective to brain cells and could help in Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is more than a tremor. From your head to your feet, Parkinson’s can affect all areas of the body. We take a look at some of…

Medical innovation is slow, too slow for the 145,000 people living with Parkinson’s today. We desperately need new treatments to give…

We know age and genetics play a role in Parkinson’s, but how does the world we live in impact on our risk of developing the condition?

Researchers at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are about to embark on a study that could change the way we treat Parkinson’s.

Non-motor symptoms are extremely common in Parkinson’s but many go unreported and untreated. Could technology help people seek support?

The fate of potential new treatments hangs on the ability to test their effectiveness accurately and reliably in clinical trials.

A cure means different things to different people, but what we can be certain of is that we don’t yet have one for Parkinson’s.

Eating a balanced diet is usually the best advice for getting all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients we need to keep our bodies healthy…

If you have Parkinson’s, there is no specific diet you should follow. Getting the right nutrition is vital but it’s also individual and…

It may seem like no two people with Parkinson’s have exactly the same symptoms. But did you know that our genes can influence which we get?