Parkinson's Disease is a medical disorder whose primary symptom is excessive muscle contraction. It is characterised by muscle rigidity, a slowing of physical movements, and in many cases tremor. At its worst it can affect almost every aspect of person's life. Parkinson's Disease News enables you to keep up to date with all new research, news reports, new web sites and new books concerning Parkinson's Disease. There are links below to the symptoms, similar medical disorders (Parkinsonism), and the diagnosis, causes and treatment of Parkinson's Disease, as well as its prevalence and history, the famous people that have had it, and the strange facts concerning it. Also listed are all the major Parkinson's Disease organisations, books and forums.