Millbury artist with Parkinson's creates art with help of device that steadies tremors
Overcoming so much to create stunning watercolor paintings. A Central Mass man is making his mark on the art world despite a debilitating disease.
Overcoming so much to create stunning watercolor paintings. A Central Mass man is making his mark on the art world despite a debilitating disease.
Millbury artist, Michael Wackell, does not let Parkinson's disease keep him from doing what he loves, painting.
Researchers have pinpointed markers of Parkinson's disease in high-definition retinal scan images.
A new study found that artificial intelligence could help scientists identify who is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
"Dance for Parkinson's" and "Speak Out!" are classes offered by Emerson Hospital in Concord and funded by a grant from the Parkinson's foundation.
Edwin Rivera, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 37, has regained control of his movements and his life after undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery.
Researchers are using a novel way to improve mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease.
A new study has found a link between the appendix and developing Parkinson's disease.
His artwork came out of boredom, but turned into therapy and is now a business for a Millbury man with a serious illness.
Neurologist Tinatin Chabrashvili, MD, Director of the Dementia Clinic at Tufts Medical Center, dispels some of the common myths about the disease.
It is a tremendously tough disease to fight. But one local group is fighting back with their fists.
Williams passing has shed light on his overall health; both mental and physical.
A Cambridge medical research and development company has raised $5 million to finance its journey to try to discover the first drug that can treat Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's disease, which affects more than 1 million individuals throughout the United States, often arises slowly and without early warning signs.
More people are turning to zumba dance exercise to help treat a variety of conditions, as well as boosting good overall wellness.
Doctors can now recommend medical marijuana for patients with certain conditions.
A 38-year-old Dighton woman who has Parkinson's Disease says she's hopeful after undergoing a new treatment called "deep brain stimulation."
To say that Dave epitomized what broadcasting was, and is all about, is not an over-statement. He had the voice, he had the wit, he had the intelligence and most of all, he had the compassionate understanding of his audience, and he used every ounce of his gifts, to serve others.
An experimental treatment improved symptoms of Parkinson's disease in a mid-stage test, echoing results of an earlier pilot study.
There could also be a new drug to help patients with Parkinson's disease. Most of the drugs on the market right now only target the symptoms. But Paula Ebben shows us how a new approach could actually slow down the progression of the disease.
More researchers are sounding the alarm about giving young children smartphones, and there is a growing parent movement to keep phones away until they are older.
Residents of one neighborhood in Cambridge said a newly designed intersection with bike lanes is making traffic more dangerous than before.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Testimony resumed Thursday in the high-profile Karen Read murder case.
Police moved in and were seen forcibly removing some of the demonstrators who were blocking the entrance to a parking garage.
Spirit Airlines says passengers involved in a fight on a plane that landed in Boston can no longer fly with them.
Adam Montgomery is expected to be in a New Hampshire courthouse Thursday when he is sentenced for the murder of his daughter, 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery.
Residents of one neighborhood in Cambridge said a newly designed intersection with bike lanes is making traffic more dangerous than before.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Alzheimer's disease may be passed down in families more than previously thought.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Glen Davis, better known as "Big Baby" during his basketball career, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding the NBA's healthcare plan.
David Andrews said he'll always love football, so that wasn't part of his reason for returning to the Patriots for another season.
"Swayman was terrific," Montgomery said.
Julian Edelman felt awkward when Robert Kraft entered the same room as Bill Belichick.
Charles Lee will finish out the postseason with the Celtics, but will then be off to take over the Charlotte Hornets.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.