Parkinson's disease

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Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

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

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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

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Iggy Pop pays tribute to city guitarist who played with Bowie

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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

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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

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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

Symptoms of coronavirus can take several days to show.

How long it takes for coronavirus symptoms to appear - and what they are

People with weaker immune systems and long-term illnesses are most at risk of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Latest NHS guidance for asthamtics amid coronavirus pandemic

Dogs are being trained to sniff out coronavirus - here’s how it works

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants

Mother’s Day ideas 2020: what to do with your mum at home this Mothering Sunday ...

Billy Connolly says he would be interested in playing a character with Parkinson's disease in a TV or film acting role.

Billy Connolly says he is prepared to make an acting comeback - playing a charac...

Watch: Sir Billy Connolly says sorry for ‘depressing’ fans

Sir Billy Connolly is ‘near the end’ and admits his life is ‘slipping away’

New way to make human tissue discovered

Interview: Why Margo MacDonald is determined to have the right to choose when sh...

Margo MacDonald among 20 MSPs backing new proposal to legalise assisted suicide

Tea and coffee may offer more than just a caffeine kick in the morning

New stem cell research centre opened by Princess Royal

Obituary: Peter Hofmann

Margo MacDonald's assisted dying Bill is rejected by cross-party group

Suicide law 'may mean 1,000 deaths a year'

SNP gives free vote on right to die bill

Award-winning researcher's stem cell study offers hope for Parkinson's cure

Support for change in assisted suicide law

Margo talks on assisted suicide

Judge rules couple were wrong to be charged for care services

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Campers and walkers have been warned to avoid any naked flames to cut the risk of igniting 'tinder-dry' vegetation after a spring with very low rainfall

Wildfire warning as firefighters hurt in giant week-long blaze in the Highlands

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