Smoking and caffeine appear to protect against Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that involves the loss of a specific group of neurons in the substantia nigra that produce dopamine. Sufferers experience a range of symptoms, including a tremor, other motor problems, depression, and cognitive disturbance. The disease itself is not fatal, but involves severe reduction in ...



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