Dame Jenni Murray has voiced her support for a referendum on legalising assisted dying. The former Woman’s Hour presenter recalled seeing her parents die some 16 years ago and said
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Health and care charities have raised concerns that disruptions to services during the coronavirus pandemic are hitting people with serious health conditions. Experts said it is vital patients get the
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A drug has shown promising potential to tackle the debilitating movement side effects of medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease, a study has suggested. Researchers looked at the effects of
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Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star, 71, told US morning show Good Morning America it was discovered
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Sir Billy Connolly has said he no longer shares a bed with his wife because his Parkinson’s disease causes him to punch her in his sleep. The comedian, 76, was
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Former footballers are approximately three-and-a-half times more likely to die from neurodegenerative disease than the general population, according to a new study. The report, released on Monday and commissioned by
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People with hidden disabilities can apply for blue badge parking permits from Friday. The scheme’s eligibility criteria in England has been expanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) to include
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A new NHS initiative will aim to ensure faster diagnosis for people with brain and nerve conditions and reduce hundreds of emergency admissions a year. The NHS and seven charities
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A man living with Parkinson’s disease has said he was left to crawl through airport security on his hands and knees after his flight was cancelled and he ran out
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Researchers studying drugs prescribed for brain-related conditions have found that administering a lower dose could potentially treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In a study led by Dr Daniel
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