While a tremor is perhaps the most recognizable symptom of Parkinson's, the disease can also cause stiffness, slowed movement, impaired balance and speech changes. AfterAlzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the country, the NIH notes. Is ...
Stem cells for heart disease or other conditions? Therefore by giving patients transplants of stem cells we boost the body’s ability to heal beyond the capabilities of the limited number of naturally occurring stem cells. I still see some challenges before stem cell therapies become more common ...
Here, hear from Fox and 10 other celebrities who have opened up about their experience with the disease. 01of 11 Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox.Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic One of the earlier famous faces to open up about Parkinson's wasFox, who was diagnosed in 1991. The actor has been voc...