Parkinson's disease

Sir Billy Connolly's self portrait Did You Read Do?

Sir Billy Connolly unveils new self portraits in trio of art work

Veda Stewart (right), a regular class member of the Dance for Parkinson's class in Perth, with teacher Carmen Carmen Berbel-Lapaz and other participants. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Parkinson's ballet class gives power to patients in treatment tonic

Plastic bottles can apparently be turned into useful drugs, according to a new scientific study (Picture: Justin Sullivan)

Old plastic bottles turned into medical gold in act of modern alchemy Scotsman comment

The Traitors series four winner Rachel Duffy has announced on social media that her mother has died, days after her win was televised.

Traitors winner Rachel Duffy 'heartbroken' after mother's death

Billy Connolly, pictured in 2019, has told how a fan, who was also a surgeon, first suggested he might have Parkinson's after noticing he was walking strangely (Picture: Ian MacNicol)

Thousands of Scots could have Parkinson’s without knowing it Tanith Muller

Jessica Fox is to make a film about Wigtown Book Festival.

Visit this book festival for the chance to feature in a brand new film

John Stapleton and Lynne Faulds Wood arrive at the Saatchi Gallery in March 2017 in London.

Former BBC host John Stapleton dies aged 79

More medical and care staff are needed to help the growing number of people with neurological conditions like dementia (Picture: Will Oliver)

The urgent need to help million Scots with neurological condition Alice Struthers

Donald MacPhee

'In purgatory': Neurological patients 'falling through the cracks'

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

The Healing Pool, Skye

The journalist who discovered healing power of Skye

John Stapleton's son, Nick, has spoken of his struggles following the diagnosis

Parkinson's disease: signs and symptoms to look out for

Ian Keir had the procedure this month and said he has regained his independence

Procedure to prevent Parkinson’s tremors carried out in Scottish 'milestone'

Del Amitri lead singer Justin Currie being interviewed on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Picture: BBC One/PA Wire

Justin Currie says idea of not performing due to Parkinson’s is 'grim’

Del Amitri singer Justin Currie reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Canadian actor Michael J Fox (left) and his wife US actress Tracy Pollan pose on the red carpet upon arrival at the Bafta British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

Michael J Fox makes surprise appearance at Bafta film awards

Sir Billy Connolly

Sir Billy Connolly now needs help dressing as Parkinson's takes toll

Paul Sinha: Pauly Bengali / Image credit: Andrew Jackson @ Curse These Eyes

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Anastatia Mayers (front L), 18, Jon Goodwin (back R), 80, and Chief Astronaut Instructor Beth Moses (front R) looking out of windows while in Space (Photo by Virgin Galactic / AFP)

Aberdeen student back on Earth after space tourism flight

England’s 2003 World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rugby union brain injury legal action reaches High Court

Michael J. Fox (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop)

Michael J. Fox falls on stage as Parkinson’s battle ‘gets harder’

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

Still: A Michael J Fox Movie

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A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

The estate of Star Wars ‘Boba Fett’ actor Jeremy Bulloch is up for auction - including the character’s wearable helmet.

Star Wars ‘Boba Fett’ actor’s estate going up for auction

Sharon Osbourne’s tribute to Ozzy after he cancels tour and retires

Scottish Ballet's Safe To Be Me project enourages young people to explore issues around identity, acceptance, respect, ableism, homophobia, racism and transphobia. Picture: Andy Ross

Scottish Ballet creates new national health centre

How to watch Paxman: Putting Up with Parkinson’s on ITV

Sir Billy Connolly has put a new selection of his own works of art up for sale through Castle Fine Art.

Sir Billy Connolly unveils new works of art and announces two new TV series

Jeremy Paxman is a familiar face on UK TV (Photo: Getty)

Jeremy Paxman steps down as BBC University Challenge host

March 1977: Rock singers David Bowie, right, and Iggy Pop in Germany Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images

Iggy Pop pays tribute to city guitarist who played with Bowie

Leuchie House nurses

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Sir Billy Connolly. Picture: John Devlin

Connolly: Parkinson's does not 'dictate' who he is as he accepts Bafta honour

Face coverings will no longer be required in shops, restaurants or on public transport from April 18. Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

Easing of face mask rules welcomed by deaf community

Martin and Fiona Purchase

Call for wider access to Covid medications and testing for vulnerable Scots

The new documentary series Billy Connolly Does was filmed at the comedy star's home in Florida.

Sir Billy Connolly reveals his love of nature and fears for the planet

Billy Connolly during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. Picture date: Thursday October 14, 2021. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: PA Media on behalf of So TV

Sir Billy Connolly gives update on Parkinson's

Sir Billy Connolly has written his first ever autobiography. Picture: John Devlin

Sir Billy Connolly: I was lucky to escape Glasgow's 'death trap' shipyards

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Broadcaster and presenter Jeremy Paxman has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Sporting Memories groups also do some light physical exercise

National Conversation on Sport: Sporting memories can help unlock an isolated ge...
Sport is something that plays a part in almost everyone’s life, whether participating or following a team.

Scientists may have developed a quick and easy swab test for Parkinson’s disease - inspired by a woman who can identify it by smell (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scientists may have developed a quick and easy swab test for Parkinson’s disease...

Sir Billy Connolly made his final TV appearance in an ITV special in December.

Sir Billy Connolly reveals plans to publish autobiography this year

Prof Richard Walker, clinical lead adviser to Edinburgh-based Manus Neurodynamica, pictured with a patient, prior to Covid measures.

Million-pound boost for Edinburgh firm behind digital Parkinson’s disease pen

Sir Billy Connolly with his wife Pamela Stephenson after being knighted by the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace in 2017 (Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire)

Connolly is right: Making people laugh is a 'dynamite thing' – Scotsman says

Picture credit: David Moir

Hollywood stars pay tribute as iconic Scottish comedian retires from comedy

Regrets: Ruth Davidson

'It's time to change the law' on assisted dying says MSP Ruth Davidson

Billy Connolly at his home in the Florida Keys.

Sir Billy Connolly ‘happy in his skin’ after decision to retire

Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch has passed away aged 75 (Getty Images)

Jeremy Bulloch: best film moments of Star Wars Boba Fett actor as he dies aged 7...

Christopher Davies was at the heart of Edinburgh’s Clinton Village

Obituary: Christopher Davies, leading light of Colinton Village

Concussion has been linked to a higher risk of dementia. Picture: John Devlin

Concussion leads to higher dementia risk

Former professional footballers have lower risk of mental health disorders.

Ex professional footballers have lower risk of anxiety and depression

The final instalment of Billy and Us will be shown on the BBC Scotland channel this Thursday. Picture: Jaimie Gramston

Billy Connolly on dealing with a fear of death by laughing in its face

The firm's NeuroMotor Pen captures and analyses limb and hand movements. Picture: The Bigger Picture Agency.

Edinburgh healthtech firm Manus Neurodynamica nets six-figure funding

Sir Billy Connolly opens up on his childhood in his new documentary

Review: Billy Connolly on the ‘darkness and joy’ of his childhood

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