Latest Parkinson's disease News

Florida says execution shouldn't be stayed for Parkinson's symptoms

Aug. 27, 2024 20:43 PM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the state of Florida say the execution of a man with Parkinson’s symptoms should not be delayed, despite his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the state’s lethal injection procedures. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody argued...

The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answers

Jul. 08, 2024 23:05 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's terrible performance at the June 27 presidential debate has raised concerns about his age, health and ability to lead the federal government. Administration officials have blamed his confused and at times indecipherable answers at the debate...

Darrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, dies at 75

Jul. 02, 2024 09:32 AM EDT

Darrell L. Christian, a former managing editor and sports editor of The Associated Press known for a demanding demeanor and insistence on excellence during more than four decades with the news agency, died Monday. He was 75. Christian died of Parkinson’s disease at Elegant Senior...

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Jun. 27, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide offices, has died. Friedman, 79,...