Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds
A new study led by University College London suggests that specific gut bacteria may indicate an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear. The research found distinct differences in gut microbiomes between individuals with Parkinson’s, those carrying a high-risk gene variant, and healthy controls, with microbial changes also linked to diet. These findings, observed across multiple countries, point to the gut as a potential early indicator of Parkinson’s risk.
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Health Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds Those eating a more diverse and balanced diet less likely to have at-risk microbiome patterns By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published April 30, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Doctor shares ways to prevent getting Parkinson's disease Rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani shares strategies for preventing what a new study projects will be a prevalence of Parkinson's disease on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Specific bacteria in the gut could predict a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear, new research suggests.
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