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A spill down a hill while running changes the path of one BC author, who’s left to navigate a life-changing diagnosis, and contemplate a way forward. Kathy Page, author of “In This Faulty Machine, A Memoir of Loss and Transformation” joins Jennifer Palma.

Alberta’s move could unintentionally disadvantage people with progressive neurological diseases like ALS or Parkinson’s by limiting MAID based on predictability of death, rather than severity of suffering, advocates argue. Sarah Ryan spoke to the mother of a woman who chose to end her life after a fatal diagnose, who wants others to have the same...

As the federal government pauses its fuel tax for the summer, Alberta won’t consider matching the move until June. Alberta’s plan to heavily curb MAID access worries ALS and Parkinson’s disease advocates. The province is introducing a 120-day approval timeline for major projects. Doctors say Canada is in an ovarian cancer crisis and greater research...

A local realtor was in court for sentencing for flying his drone during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023. Kelowna residents are upset that crews cut a bunch of trees down along Mill Creek in Parkinson Recreational Park, and we have our adopt-a-pet of the week.

An Edmonton couple is calling on the Alberta government to fund access to Vyalev, an advanced Parkinson’s disease treatment available in Calgary, saying delays are forcing patients to endure severe pain and loss of quality of life. Quinn Ohler has the details.

Safeeya Pirani talks with a Vancouver neurosurgeon who is using deep brain stimulation to study mood changes in Parkinson’s patients.

Award-winning actor, writer, and Parkinson’s advocate Michael J. Fox is joining Season 3 of ‘Shrinking.’ He’ll be reuniting with his friend and the co-creator of ‘Shrinking’, Bill Lawrence, with whom he worked on Spin City and Scrubs. Jason Segel and Morgan Hoffman discuss what it meant for him to guest star in the latest season...

Melissa Lotholz and Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson, two of the newly announced members of the Canadian Olympic Bobsleigh Team, join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss their journey to this year’s Olympics.

It’s one of the largest not-for-profits in Alberta, operating in four regions — including here in Edmonton. The YMCA is a recognized and respected name and this week the YMCA of Northern Alberta is saying goodbye to its longtime president and CEO and hello to the organization’s first-ever woman CEO. Nick Parkinson and Katherine O’Neill...

Matthew Shen is a 16-year-old Toronto teen who has created a tool that helps with early detection of Parkinson’s Disease by using just 3 seconds of a person’s voice. Liem Vu has more on his story of curiosity and courage.

Friday marked the Team 81 Bike Parade in support of Parkinson’s Disease, an initiative involving a Winnipeg Jets player.

This week’s health headlines take a serious and surprising turn. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel reacts to the heartbreaking measles-related death of a premature baby in Ontario, breaks down what A-ha frontman Morten Harket’s Parkinson’s diagnosis means, and weighs in on the viral weight-loss trend dubbed “Oatzempic.” Is it a fact or a fad? Tune in to...

How close you live to a golf course might contribute to your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A study published found a potential link between living near golf courses, where pesticides are commonly used, and higher rates of the neurodegenerative condition.

“Dancing with Parkinson’s” arrived in Peterborough on Tuesday. The Toronto-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s Disease launched its first weekly dance class at Canterbury Gardens. The class aims to offer physical movement, and social interaction to help combat the physical complications and isolation often associated with the disease. The program...

Parkinson’s is a disease that impacts over 110,000 people in Canada with nearly half of those diagnosed across the country being women. April is Parkinson’s awareness month. Margaret Morton, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for over 7 years joins Global News Morning with more.

An organization which gets people with Parkinson’s dancing marked a milestone today.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to break down this week’s buzzy health stories—from the uptick in Canadian measles cases to how one woman’s super-smelling talent seems to have led to a breakthrough Parkinson’s test. Also, find out if TikTok is right about raw spinach reprogramming your cravings? 

A cancer pill developed in Edmonton is now undergoing a new clinical trial with a different group of patients: those with acute myeloid leukemia. Plus, Canadian researchers believe a blood test could help people with a sleep disorder who are at higher risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with lewy bodies. Sarah Ryan explains in...

Studying lewy bodies, the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, has long been a challenge. But now, scientists at McGill University have found a way to create them in a lab. Sarah Ryan has this story and more in Health Matters.

Thirteen-years after he left “Spin City” to deal with his Parkinson’s disease, Michael J. Fox shines a light on the funny side of his struggles in a new Global sitcom. He tells ET Canada why so much of “The Michael J. Fox Show” takes a cue from his own family ties.