Coffee drinking connected to cancer, heart disease and Parkinson's
Trichloroethylene, a chemical commonly used for decaffeinating coffee is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's disease
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 16
Incredible research upends what scientists know about Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's belief centers around the degradation of dopaminergic neurons as the initial trigger for this neurodegenerative condition.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 4
Simple blood test could help develop cure for Parkinson's disease
For over 10 million Parkinson's sufferers across the globe, the days of anxiously awaiting visible symptoms may soon be over.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 18
Coffee drinking connected to cancer, heart disease and Parkinson's
A chemical used in coffee is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's disease, the world's fastest-growing brain condition.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 18
Coffee drinking linked to cancer, Parkinson's and heart disease
Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a chemical often used in processes such as coffee decaffeination, metal degreasing, and dry cleaning
JJ Shavit
- Jul 17
Groundbreaking discovery keeps Parkinson's disease at bay
This could revolutionize non-pharmacological treatments for the disorder and could pave the way for new approaches to other diseases as well
JJ Shavit
- Jul 15
Groundbreaking biosensor detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease proteins
The AI-enhanced, biosensing tool ImmunoSEIRA for the detection of misfolded proteins linked to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 1
Artificial intelligence uses breathing patterns to detect Parkinson’s disease
MIT team has developed an artificial intelligence model that can detect Parkinson’s just from reading a person’s breathing patterns.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 18
Coffee drinking connected to Parkinson's, cancer and heart disease
A chemical commonly used for decaffeinating coffee is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 4
Bridging technology and medicine: Smartwatches are a potential solution for Parkinson's Disease
New research shows that commercially available smartphones and watches are able to capture key features of early, untreated Parkinson’s.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 3
Regenerative medicine breakthrough transforms heart disease treatment
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field with the potential to transform the way we treat a variety of diseases including heart disease
JJ Shavit
- May 18
Coffee drinking linked to Parkinson's, cancer and heart disease
A chemical commonly used for decaffeinating coffee and dry cleaning clothes, is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's.
JJ Shavit
- May 18
Groundbreaking study finds exercise lowers Parkinson’s Disease risk
New research defines the potential preventive effects of physical activity on Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disorder without a cure.
JJ Shavit
- May 17
Breakthrough innovation can reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease in urine samples
The method could eventually lead to widespread noninvasive testing for other neurodegenerative conditions as well as cancer.
JJ Shavit
- May 4
Breakthrough in regenerative medicine transforms heart disease and Parkinson's treatment
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that has the potential to transform the way we treat diseases including heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
The human brain has a sweet tooth, breakthrough study finds
The brain is known to have a high demand for glucose, which is used to power the chemical reactions that keep us alive.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 18
Common chemical in coffee linked to cancer, Parkinson’s and heart disease
Chemical commonly used for decaffeinating coffee and dry cleaning clothes, is believed to be contributing to the rise of Parkinson's disease
JJ Shavit
- Apr 5
Breakthrough in cellular reprogramming transforms heart disease and Parkinson's treatment
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that has the potential to transform the way we treat diseases, including heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 18
Common chemical found in coffee linked to Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease
A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 14
Six minutes of exercise is key to healthy aging and avoiding Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders
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