New Parkinson’s Gene is Linked to Immune System

A hunt throughout the human genome for variants associated with common, late-onset Parkinson’s disease has revealed a new genetic link that implicates the immune system and offers new targets for drug development. Science Brief thanks to EurekAlert. Read...

A Promising Target for Developing Treatments Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that using specific drugs can protect nerve cells in mice from the lethal effects of Parkinson’s disease. The researchers’ findings are published in the Aug. 22 issue of Nature Medicine. Science Brief...

Employers Across Britain Will Receive a Cash Bonus for Taking on Long Term Unemployed Youths

Employers across Britain will receive £1,000 for taking on a young person who is struggling to find work. Additional free pre-employment training packages will also get young recruits off to a flying start through the Care First Careers initiative announced...

International Team of Doctors Identify Genetic Risk Factor for Parkinson’s Disease

An international team of doctors and human geneticists has identified a new genetic risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. The institutions involved in the study were the Institute of Human Genetics of Helmholtz Zentrum München and Technische Universität...

U.K. Government Moves to Bring Free Personal Care At Home to Those with the Highest Needs Regardless of Their Means

The Bill that will help individuals with the highest care needs remain independent for longer, was introduced in the British Parliament today by Health Secretary Andy Burnham. The Personal Care at Home Bill will help around 400,000 people with the highest...

Sleep Problems Plague the Older Set

Older Americans often have difficulty getting a good night’s rest. It’s a huge quality-of-life problem, experts say, because contrary to popular belief, seniors require about the same amount of sleep as younger adults. “Sleep problems...