NEW YORK (AP) — Rocker Ozzy Osbourne says that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson's announcement Wednesday that he will retire at year's end because of health problems instantly raised Georgia's status as a must-watch 2020...
Fight trainer Freddie Roach and the Rev. Jesse Jackson — a recent convert to boxing training — talk about how their sessions together have helped both men offset some of the devastating effects of...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Lillehaug said Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease and won't seek re-election next year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jose Serrano, a 16-term Democrat from the South Bronx, said Monday he has Parkinson's disease and will retire at the end of his term.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Behind the stage curtain, Glenn Lurie could see the bar stool waiting for him.
It was just a few feet away but for the 57-year-old comedian, every step of the 10 he...
NEW YORK (AP) — When Alan Alda receives his life achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday, it will celebrate a career that includes multiple Emmy awards, an Oscar nomination and social activism over nearly seven decades.
And one that continues to thrive, despite a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
At 82, Alda is still practicing his craft, describing the idea of retirement as "a living hell."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country band Alabama will mark their 50th year together with a new tour in 2019, more than a year after founding member Jeff Cook announced that he has Parkinson's disease.
The Grammy-winning trio of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Cook formed in 1969 in Fort Payne, Alabama, and went on to dominate the sound of country music in the 1980s, scoring dozens of No. 1 hits, including classics like "Mountain Music" and "Dixieland Delight."
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (AP) — A Hawkins County man who has been decorating roadside Christmas trees for the past dozen years is tripling his efforts this year in case it's his last.
About 12 years ago, Larry Williams and his daughter joined a lady, Carol Thompson, who was decorating trees for Christmas on the north end of Bradley Creek Road near the Carters Valley Road intersection.
It started as a fun project for him and his daughter, but when she grew out of it, Williams continued.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a new clue that Parkinson's disease may get its start not in the brain but in the gut — maybe in the appendix.
People who had their appendix removed early in life had a lower risk of getting the tremor-inducing brain disease decades later, researchers reported Wednesday.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — What comes to mind when you think of Parkinson's disease?
Many people know an older friend or relative who was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and it's no surprise — according to Medical News Today, 1 million adults in America live with Parkinson's, and about 10 million people worldwide have the disorder. The diagnosis is frequently associated with specific symptoms, such as a tremor, and with high-profile patients, such as Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda.
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Diamond may have retired from the road due to Parkinson's disease, but he said he's working hard to get back onstage.
"Well, I'm doing pretty well. I'm active. I take my meds. I do my workouts. I'm in pretty good shape. I'm feeling good. I want to stay productive. I still have my voice. I just can't do the traveling that I once did, but I have my wife there supporting me (and) friends," he said in an interview with The Associated Press.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Alan Alda says he has Parkinson's disease.
Appearing Tuesday on "CBS This Morning," the former "M.A.S.H." star said he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder three and a half years ago. Alda says he expects a tabloid will soon publish a story about his diagnosis.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Monday that he was diagnosed 3½ years ago with Parkinson's disease, but said he believes that treatment has stopped the progression of the disease and he has maintained his quality of life.
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Diamond may have retired from touring due to Parkinson's disease, but the singer didn't let that stop him from giving a cheery and memorable performance at the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.
Diamond, who was officially inducted into the Hall in 1984, earned the Johnny Mercer Award on Thursday and closed the multi-hour event in New York City with a rousing rendition of "Sweet Caroline."
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Though dealing with the difficulties of Parkinson's disease, one Carson City woman hasn't let it destroy her independence, career or positive attitude.
For Gloria Navarro, living with Parkinson's and still working a full time job at the Attorney General's office poses its own sorts of challenges, but she manages for the love of her career.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Gastineau made an emotional plea to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to help him and former players who are dealing with what he claims are football-related health issues.
Parkinson's disease has forced legendary guitarist Glenn Tipton to drop out of the upcoming Judas Priest tour.
The British rockers say Tipton is stepping down from touring due to the ailment, which began to afflict him a decade ago. In a statement issued Monday, the band said Tipton can still play some of their less-challenging songs, but he insisted that a replacement be named for the tour.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson said he's relying on daily physical therapy, medication and prayer to manage Parkinson's disease, but he showed few signs of slowing down Monday as he carried on a decades-old Christmas tradition with a sermon to inmates at one of the nation's largest jails.
Jackson, 76, publicly disclosed a 2015 diagnosis last month, saying he would make lifestyle changes to slow progression of the chronic neurological disorder that causes movement difficulties.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson's disease and plans to "dedicate" himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease.
In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and friends noticed a change in him about three years ago, and he could no longer ignore symptoms of the chronic neurological disorder that causes movement difficulties.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosing a 2015 Parkinson's disease diagnosis (all times local):
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Parkinson's disease will never break the Rev. Jesse Jackson's "spiritual commitment to justice."
Emanuel praised Jackson in a statement issued Friday, the same day Jackson disclosed that he has been seeking treatment for the chronic neurological disorder for two years.