Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting

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Progress is underway! The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research,...see more Care, and Services (ACPRCS) meeting took place on June 29, 2026 — an important step forward in the national effort to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.   During this first meeting, Parkinson’s disease Congressional champions, […]

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The Impacts of APDA Investments in PD Research

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A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson...see more Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as […]

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Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced

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Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention...see more Act, federal legislation aimed at banning the use of paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked in studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The legislation represents an urgent step to protect farm workers, rural communities, […]

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Make your voice heard: Deadline June 22!

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Act fast to submit a public comment prior to the inaugural meeting for the newly established Advisory Council on...see more Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services! The meeting will be held on June 29 (and you can attend virtually), but the last day to submit a public comment is June 22. Your voice matters, so please consider […]

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Light Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

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Learn about the effectiveness of Light Therapy for treating Parkinson’s In clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease (PD), light therapy,...see more or the use of light as a treatment for PD symptoms, shows the most promise for sleep disorders, but has varied success for other motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. Light therapy encompasses a broad category […]

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Introducing The ParkinSex Game

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Parkinson’s disease can affect many aspects of a relationship, including physical and emotional intimacy. Symptoms...see more such as fatigue, stiffness, changes in movement, and shifts in mood can make it more difficult for partners to connect in the ways they once did. Over time, couples may find themselves feeling distant — even […]

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