Michelle Welch+FollowCancer Drug’s Wild New Use: Parkinson’s!A cancer drug already on the market might be a game-changer for Parkinson’s! Scientists found that nivolumab–relatlimab (yep, the melanoma treatment) can block the spread of those nasty protein clumps that wreck movement and speech in Parkinson’s. In mice, it kept their brains and motor skills in way better shape. Since this drug’s already FDA-approved for cancer, it could speed up Parkinson’s trials. Imagine if one medicine could slow two major diseases! #Health #BodyHealth #Parkinsons80Share
Melanie James+FollowGolf Course Living: Not So Green?Turns out, living near a golf course isn’t just about pretty views and peace & quiet. A new study found people living within a mile of a golf course had a 126% higher chance of developing Parkinson’s disease! Researchers think pesticides used on those lush greens could be the culprit, especially in areas with vulnerable groundwater. The study didn’t measure exact pesticide exposure, but it’s definitely raising eyebrows about what’s in the water (and air) around those fairways. Would you rethink living by a golf course after this? #Health #BodyHealth #Parkinsons10Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowCough Syrup Could Slow Dementia?Turns out, a cough syrup you can buy in Europe (Ambroxol) might actually help slow down dementia in people with Parkinson’s! A new study found that those taking Ambroxol didn’t get worse mentally, while those on a placebo did. The drug’s been around for ages and is super safe, but it’s not approved for this use in the US or Canada yet. Scientists are hyped for bigger trials. Imagine if something this simple could make a real difference! #Health #BodyHealth #Parkinsons120Share
Kristi Key+FollowParkinson’s Might Start in Your Kidneys?!Mind blown: Scientists just found that Parkinson’s disease might actually kick off in the kidneys—not the brain like we all thought! Turns out, those pesky α-Syn protein clumps linked to Parkinson’s can build up in your kidneys first, then travel to your brain. They even found this in people with kidney disease who had zero brain symptoms. If this holds up, it could totally change how we treat and spot Parkinson’s. Wild, right? #Parkinsons #HealthNews #MedicalResearch #Health #BodyHealth60Share
Michelle Welch+FollowEar Wax: The Surprising Parkinson’s ClueWho knew your ear wax could spill secrets about your health? Scientists just found that the smell of ear wax might help spot Parkinson’s disease way earlier than we thought. They trained an AI “nose” to sniff out unique chemicals in the wax of people with Parkinson’s—and it nailed the diagnosis 94% of the time! It’s still early days, but this could mean a super simple, non-invasive test for early detection. Wild, right? #Parkinsons #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth6918Share
shermandarlene+FollowParkinson’s Might Start in Your Kidneys?!Get this: Scientists just found that Parkinson’s disease could actually kick off in your kidneys—not your brain! Turns out, a protein called alpha-synuclein can build up in damaged kidneys and then travel up nerve pathways to the brain, possibly sparking those classic Parkinson’s symptoms. If you’ve got chronic kidney issues, this could mean a higher risk. Wild how our organs are all connected! Would you have ever guessed the kidneys might be a secret culprit? #Parkinsons #HealthNews #MedicalResearch #Health #BodyHealth52Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowOld Drugs, New Hope for Alzheimer’s?Imagine if meds already sitting in your bathroom cabinet could help fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. That’s the big idea behind a new project: scientists are fast-tracking existing drugs to see if they can treat these brain diseases, potentially shaving up to 10 years off the wait for new treatments. With the NHS holding back on pricey new drugs, charities are teaming up to find hidden gems among meds we already trust. Could weight loss jabs or diabetes pills be the next breakthrough? Stay tuned! #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #DrugRepurposing #Health #BodyHealth140Share
wilsonjames+FollowOld Drugs, New Hope for Brain Health?Get this: scientists are teaming up to see if meds we already have could help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s—meaning new treatments could reach patients way faster. Since some pricey new drugs didn’t make the NHS cut, experts are now eyeing existing meds (like weight loss jabs!) that might target both diseases. If this works, it could shave years off the wait for better therapies. Fingers crossed for some game-changing results soon! #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #DrugRepurposing #Health #BodyHealth110Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowEar Wax Could Reveal Parkinson’s?Wild science alert: Researchers just found that your ear wax might help spot Parkinson’s disease early! Turns out, people with Parkinson’s have a unique, musky-smelling sebum (that’s the main ear wax ingredient). Scientists trained an AI “nose” to sniff out these differences and it nailed the diagnosis with 94% accuracy. This could mean cheaper, faster screening in the future. Who knew ear wax could be this important? #Parkinsons #HealthNews #ScienceFacts #Health #BodyHealth10Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowPlaschke’s Fight: Parkinson’s Can’t Stop a LegendLongtime LA sports voice Bill Plaschke just revealed he’s been battling Parkinson’s for four years—talk about a shocker for anyone who’s followed his takes on King James, Ohtani, or the late Mamba. Plaschke’s column is raw and real, showing he’s still swinging (literally, with boxing gloves at Kaizen Kinetics) and not letting the disease sideline him. It’s a powerful reminder that even legends face tough opponents off the field. Thoughts on how this changes his legacy? #BillPlaschke #Parkinsons #LATimes #Sports10Share
