A new understanding of Parkinson’s disease | Chasing Life
December 5, 2025
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as posted by the channelParkinson’s disease afflicts almost 12 million people worldwide. And the number of new cases is growing quickly. For roughly 13% of patients, genetics plays a key role. For many others, the underlying cause of the disease might be more mundane and insidious: environmental toxins. Neurologist Dr Michael Okun, co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan, joins CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta to discuss where we stand today in our understanding of this disease, and the “PLAN” moving forward.
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