Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Parkinson’s Advocates Rally in D.C., Urge Congress to Boost Research Funding & Ban Parkinson’s-Linked Chemical

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Washington, D.C. (September 9,...see more 2025) — Every six minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This growing public health crisis costs Americans, their families and the U.S. government over $52 billion every year. This week, more […]

Today is the Parkinson’s National Day of Action – Get Involved!

Posted on September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Take action today (Tuesday, September 9) and join...see more APDA and thousands of policy advocates across the country today as we urge elected officials to support key policies that will help expand and advance important progress for PD. Led by the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council […]

Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding

Posted on September 3, 2025September 2, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Making Hope Possible: American...see more Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge projects that aim to find innovative ways of diagnosing, treating, and preventing Parkinson’s disease. NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – […]

New Research on Pesticide Exposure Risk

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Phil Franchina

A new study, partially funded by APDA, has found that exposure to a common pesticide can leave long-term changes...see more in the brain’s genetic landscape, possibly increasing the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The research, published in Nature’s npj Parkinson’s Disease journal in July 2025, shows that the pesticide rotenone triggers lasting alterations in brain gene […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Appoints Anne Hubbard as First Chief Public Policy Officer to Lead New Advocacy Department

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Experienced...see more leader to amplify the voice of the Parkinson’s community through strategic advocacy and public policy initiatives New York, NY, August 7, 2025 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), a leading nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping […]

Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has?

Posted on July 24, 2025July 27, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has? The goal of...see more the REGENERATE-PD study is to test whether a new gene therapy (AB-1005) is safe and effective for patients with PD. This therapy aims to introduce working GDNF to your brain, which promotes the survival of brain […]

HOW TO SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S

Posted on July 24, 2025July 28, 2025 by Phil Franchina

It’s true that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often associated with motor...see more symptoms like tremors and stiffness. However, some of the earliest signs may be entirely non-motor. In fact, symptoms such as depression, constipation, loss of smell, sleep disturbances, or behavior disorders can appear years or even decades […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA

Posted on July 24, 2025July 28, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Join us for an Optimism Walk! We’ve got a full lineup of APDA Optimism Walks...see more this fall, and like Martin (see his story here), we’d love for you to be part of the fun! These inspiring events bring together the PD community for a day filled with connection, encouragement, and family-friendly […]

MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER: THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S

Posted on July 24, 2025July 28, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools available...see more to people living with Parkinson’s. It can help improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall quality of life — and emerging research shows it might even help slow the progression of PD. A groundbreaking study called SPARX3 […]

“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT

Posted on July 24, 2025July 27, 2025 by Phil Franchina

Q: My mother was just prescribed carbidopa/levodopa and she has been incredibly...see more sleepy since she started it. Could this be because of the medication? A: Carbidopa/levodopa can definitely cause fatigue, and your mother may be experiencing this side effect from the medication. When this happens, and the side […]

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Parkinson’s Advocates Rally in D.C., Urge Congress to Boost Research Funding & Ban Parkinson’s-Linked Chemical

Today is the Parkinson’s National Day of Action – Get Involved!

Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $4.04 Million in New Funding

New Research on Pesticide Exposure Risk

American Parkinson Disease Association Appoints Anne Hubbard as First Chief Public Policy Officer to Lead New Advocacy Department

Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has?

HOW TO SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA

MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER: THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S

“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT

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