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NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre reveals Parkinsons diagnosis at House hearing

Tuesday, September 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre told lawmakers he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease as he testified Tuesday before the House Ways and Means Committee investigating Mississippi's misuse of welfare funds -- a scandal that has tainted the Green Bay...

White House doctor offers explanation for Parkinsons experts visits

Tuesday, July 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a letter released late Monday night by the president's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, he confirmed that Dr. Kevin Cannard, the Parkinson's expert who visited the White House eight times in an eight-month span, "was the neurological specialist that examined President Biden...

Parkinsons expert visited White House 8 times in 8 months, met with Bidens doctor

Monday, July 8 by ABC News

An expert on Parkinson's disease visited the White House eight times over an eight-month span between last July and March of this year, including one visit with the president's personal physician, according to the White House visitor logs.The doctor, Kevin Cannard, is a neurologist...

‘Burns me to a crisp’: Farmers allege link between popular herbicide and Parkinson’s disease

Tuesday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It is against the law to use paraquat in China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and dozens of other countries. Many countries have banned the herbicide due to its extreme toxicity, while others have expressed concerns over the possible risk for Parkinson's...

Richard Lewis announces Parkinson’s diagnosis

Monday, April 24 by ABC News

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Michael J. Fox’s acting career, Parkinson’s battle explored in ‘STILL’ trailer

Friday, April 7 by ABC News

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Michael J. Fox receives honorary Oscar for work toward Parkinson’s research

Monday, November 21 by ABC News

Michael J. Fox accepted an honorary Oscar in an emotional speech at the 13th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles.The beloved Back To The Future lead received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which honors individuals "whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to...

New research reveals sleep disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s

Wednesday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New research on the connection between sleep and Parkinson's disease is being hailed as a "first step" toward curing and preventing the condition, a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements.The research, led by the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative, funded by The...