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The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
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Apr 30, 2023 · Fox, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 at age 29. He had been filming the movie “Doc Hollywood,” and sought medical advice about a tremor he...
Mar 18, 2024 · During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in 2023, Fox explained how falling is a "big killer" for people with Parkinson's disease and revealed that he doesn't expect to live into his 80s.
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What Is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. Because PD can cause tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking and balance problems, it is called a “movement disorder.”
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May 12, 2023 · Health. 'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's. That's the kind of intimate drama which knits together the best moments in Still, a portrait of a...
May 12, 2023 · Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's. May 12, 20235:03 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Sacha Pfeiffer. , Megan Lim. , Sarah Handel. 7-Minute Listen....