Parkinson

Neil Diamond reveals Parkinson's, ends touring

New York - Emiratesvoice

Neil Diamond, one of the best-selling singers of all time, announced Monday he was immediately retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Following his doctor's advice, the Brooklyn native who turns 77 on Wednesday scrapped Australia and New Zealand stops scheduled for March as part of a global tour to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a recording artist. However,Read more

Two killed at outdoor rock concert in Argentina

Buenos Aires - Arab Today

Two people were killed and many more injured when a crush of patrons thronged a rock concert in Argentina early Sunday, officials said. Authorities said more than 300,000 people attended the open air concert featuring the popular singer Indio Solari and his band in the town of Olavarria, in Buenos Aires province. A total of 12 people are still hospitalized,Read more

Inordinate delays in getting accessible taxis rued

DUBAI - Arab Today

Wheelchair-bound residents in Dubai want more accessible taxis to be introduced in the city as they claim the current fleet cannot meet the high demand. A 70-year-old Indian woman who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and has had surgery on both knees, said, “I use a wheelchair and cannot take a regular car or taxi when I visit the doctor. IRead more

New test could help early detection of Parkinson's disease

London - XINHUA

A team of researchers has demonstrated in trials that a new test can detect Parkinson's disease in the early stages of the illness, according to a study published Monday by the University of Edinburgh. Parkinson's disease is a progressive brain condition caused by the loss of nerve cells. The causes of the condition are still not known. The new testRead more

All tickets for Ali memorial service handed out

Louisville - Arab Today

All of the roughly 15,000 tickets for Friday's public memorial service in Louisville honoring boxing legend Muhammad Ali, the city's most famous son, have been distributed, organizers said. Hundreds of people formed long lines early in the day for a chance at a seat in the KFC Yum! Center, a large sports arena, for Friday's interfaith ceremony, at which formerRead more

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Phoenix - Arab Today

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali, an icon of the 20th Century whose fame transcended the sport during a remarkable career that spanned three decades, died Friday, his family said. The beloved 74-year-old sports hero, who had been battling Parkinson's disease for decades, passed away in a hospital here where he had been admitted earlier this week suffering from respiratory problems.Read more