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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.

More than 100,000 Canadians currently live with Parkinson’s disease. Research from McGill University is assessing a new drug compound that could help treat Parkinson’s disease in young patients. Dr. Kalle Gehring joined our Brenden Purdy with more.

Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson thought his dream of competing in the Olympics was over after he decided to retire from the sport of diving, but an encounter with a bobsledder has the Calgarian on a frozen path to success. Moses Woldu has more.

We visit the local program helping Winnipeggers living with Parkinson’s Disease improve their physical and mental well-being.

Thousands of Albertans are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, and there’s no known cause or cure. The Parkinson Association of Alberta is working to change that through its annual Step’ N Stride event. Lana Tordoff with the association joined us on ‘Global News Morning Edmonton’ with all the details.

It might seem like an unlikely feat for a Peterborough, Ont., high school teacher who has Parkinson’s disease. But Patrick Steeves has returned home after successfully scaling the tallest mountain peak in Africa. Germain Ma has his story.

Sat, Jun 4: The greatest is gone, and the world is mourning the passing of a true legend. Muhammad Ali died last night of septic shock following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Kristen Robinson reports.

Mon, Jun 6: A lot of people still talking about the death of Mohammad Ali, who lost his long battle with Parkinson’s disease last Friday, at the age of seventy-four. Ironically, the sport he dominated, and which contributed to his decline, is now used by physiotherapists to treat Parkinson’s. Aaron McArthur explains.

It is World Parkinson’s Day, and the award-winning host of the podcast “When Life Gives you Parkinson’s” Larry Gifford, joins Global News Morning to talk about ongoing efforts to search for a cure.

Nory Parkinson entered the competitive gymnastics world this year and has brought home 2 gold medals. Meaghan Roy caught up with the 10-year-old to learn more.