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Perspectives from People with YOPD

At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of the most powerful insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD) come from the people affected by it. Their perspectives – the challenges, victories, and hard-won wisdom – can be incredibly valuable to those on a similar path and others who want to learn more about PD.


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APDA’s Public Policy & Advocacy team was on hand yesterday as lawmakers unveiled the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research and Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALTHY BRAINS) Act (H.R. 7779.) Introduced by Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), the sweeping bipar...


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Syngenta to Cease Paraquat Production, Fight for Full Ban Must Continue 

In a significant development for the agricultural and public health communities, Syngenta announced that in June 2026 it will stop producing paraquat, a wi...


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Paraquat is banned in 70+ countries, but still legal in the US

For the Parkinson’s community, this isn’t abstract science, it’s personal reality. Studies have shown that people exposed to paraquat are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) than those who are not exposed. And thousands of families across the U.S. have now pursued legal claims against manufacturers,...


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Since 1961, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has supported innovative scientists working to understand Parkinson’s disease (PD), improve treatments, and move closer to a cure. In 2025, APDA-funded investigators continued to drive high-impact discoveries throughout the Parkinson’s disease landscape, advancing knowledge in protein biology,


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