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MJFF Attends Parkinson’s Meeting with the World Health Organization
April 29, 2021
… and other global experts to discuss pesticides and environmental exposures linked to Parkinson’s. We remain committed … attended an important (virtual) meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) to talk about Parkinson’s disease. … of the United Nations, WHO works internationally to promote health, respond to health emergencies and guide health care …
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Make Sure You're Heard on Health Care Reform
July 14, 2017
… Note: As of September 20, 2017, the Senate is considering a health care proposal that would once again significantly … I have good health care because of Medicare and supplemental insurance through my wife's employer. However, this … lost her job? It could happen in an instant, and my supplemental coverage would be gone. Would the provisions provided …
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Caregivers Are Impacted by Damaging Health Care Reform, Too
September 22, 2017
… his thoughts on the importance of affordable and accessible health care and how to get involved as an advocate for the … brother Grant, a move prompted by access to more affordable health care premiums. She has insurance through her … to tell her to vote "no" on the latest version of damaging health care reform circulating in the Senate. There are a …
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New survey finds Americans care about brain health, but misperceptions abound
September 25, 2013
… network television opens door to conversation about brain health A new online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, … that almost all of our brains are active at all times. [2] "Mental skills decline with age" -- According to psychologists, certain mental skills actually improve with age, such as one's …
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National Institutes of Health Receives $3 Billion Spending Boost
March 22, 2018
… a $3 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the largest boost the agency has seen …
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MJFF Staff Share Essential PD Facts with Everyday Health
April 27, 2016
… On Tuesday, April 26, Everyday Health featured an article outlining essential information … is still unknown . A combination of genetic and environmental factors are thought to contribute to the risk of …