Parkinson’s disease risk is linked to gut health, researchers say
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Those who have had damage to the upper lining of their gastrointestinal tract are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The findings were published in JAMA Network Open on Sept. 5. "The brain-gut connection is really a two-way street." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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