Meeri Kim

Mucosal damage — an erosion, break or sore in the mucous lining of the GI tract — was associated with a 76 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson’s.

New biomarker tests could improve diagnostic accuracy in early Parkinson’s disease and even diagnose it before symptoms begin.

Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent.

People with early-onset Parkinson’s face challenges different from those with traditional late-onset Parkinson’s.

Scientists are finding experimental evidence that the transition between wakefulness and sleep is a portal for creative thought.

Our brains change as we age. There are simple habits that can reduce your risk of memory loss and dementia — and slow cognitive decline.

Adaptive deep brain stimulation has virtually eliminated the most debilitating motor symptoms for some Parkinson’s patients and considerably improved their lives.

Snoozing for extra hours before a period of sleep deprivation can help keep you more alert and improve performance.

Researchers say nature and green space can bring people together and reduce negative feelings about social isolation.

Techniques that target the psychological aspects of pain can also provide relief, research shows.