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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Submits 107,000 Community Signatures Urging the EPA to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's
February 6, 2019
… with 107,000 signatories, urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban paraquat, a widely … are informed of the latest science to protect public health." As part of its policy to review the safety … $800 million in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. …
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Nilotinib Safe but Does Not Show Promise of Benefit in NILO-PD Trial
December 5, 2019
… their Parkinson’s treatment regimen work closely with their health care provider before doing so. While nilotinib was … in the study population, the study was strict with health history, excluding those who may have heart issues or other health challenges. Therefore, its safety in a broader …
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Five Big “Wins” in Public Policy: Your Parkinson’s Advocacy Is Making a Difference
July 30, 2021
… Year 2022 spending bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, … research funding increases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Appropriations process will continue well … officials on funding and next steps. The Environmental Protection Agency reversed a rule that not only …
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A Meeting with The White House: Our Partners in Research Toward a Parkinson's Cure
February 22, 2021
… the Department of the Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. And … Parkinson’s research, therapy development, and patient health and wellness. Our deepest appreciation to the … you for your time, your focus and your dedication to the health and well-being of Americans. Our next steps will be …
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WebMD: Vitamin D May Lower Parkinson's Risk
July 13, 2010
… Knekt, DPH, and colleagues at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, Finland, studied 3,173 … questionnaires and were interviewed about socioeconomic and health backgrounds and underwent blood tests to be analyzed … like fatty fish and milk," Knekt tells WebMD by email. "A healthy diet plus outdoor exercise may thus provide the …
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Exercise
… in helping everyone feel better and improving overall health are well-documented. There is evidence, too, that … why, they believe exercise may help brain cells stay healthy. Managing symptoms: Some symptoms, such as balance … Exercise also improves strength, is linked to better brain health and helps lessen or manage other symptoms. Avoiding …