Famed civil rights activist Jesse Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in November 2017. In September 2022, after an extensive stay in rehab to undergo therapy, Jackson spoke about his ...

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most debilitating illnesses that millions are diagnosed with, including some Black celebrities whose notoriety helps to shine a light on the prognosis within the ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Thursday is World Parkinson’s Day, and everyone diagnosed has their own story of battling the disease. One former Razorback track star hopes that sharing his story helps others.

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder, is typically known for its impact on movement—think tremors, slowness, stiffness, and balance issues. Affecting over 10 million people ...

At the YMCA in Collier County, they did 25,000 sit-to-stands, an exercise to build strength and get the body moving to support World Parkinson’s Day. Sit, then Stand, then Repeat. An exercise to get ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Friday marks World Parkinson's Day. It’s a disease nearly 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation, including people across Montana like ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson attends a Sunday church service at Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 09, 2025 in Selma, Alabama. Community members and Democratic Congressional members commemorate the 60th ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kay Wiggins and Marilyn Alcala with Club Parkinson’s visited KSN on Thursday to spread awareness of Parkinson’s disease. Watch their guest appearance in the video player above.

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - April 11 is recognized as World Parkinson’s Day, with one Coast church taking the time to spread awareness. Inside the Beauvoir United Methodist Church, a small group meets on ...

April 11 marks World Parkinson’s Day, a day designed to raise awareness and understanding for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Civil rights advocate, Rev. Jesse Jackson, is among the ...