President signs National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 05, 2024
President Biden last week signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law, which puts the framework in place to advance research and initiatives that prioritize Parkinson’s disease care in...
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 19, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...
Bill would create federal Parkinson’s disease council
By
Kristen Fischer
May 28, 2024
The US Senate and House of Representatives have approved the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which is expected to receive presidential approval next. The initiative ultimately would create a federal...
Study: Having two copies of gene mutation linked to Alzheimer’s may cause onset
By
Kristen Fischer
May 07, 2024
A new study finds that possessing two copies of a specific gene mutation that’s common in Alzheimer’s disease may be the cause behind the disease in those people.
