January 2, 2008 -- Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been associated with a significantly increased risk for cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, a new study has shown. Investigators at Harvard ...

A condition that compels people to move their legs could indicate they have a greater chance of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study also suggests this risk decreases for those prescribed ...

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) is one of the most common chronic sensorimotor neurological conditions encountered by clinicians. It occurs in 5% to 10% of the adult ...

Characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, specifically those producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for coordinating movement, Parkinson's disease is a progressive ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) among individuals with restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS is characterized by an ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

SEATTLE — More severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with an increased risk for stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, a new analysis of data from the Nurses' Health Study II suggests. "We ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Find yourself tossing and turning at night? Pacing when you should be sleeping? You might want to keep an eye on your Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Research out of South Korea suggests that there may ...

A recent study has found that people who are dealing with kidney issues are more likely to develop one of the least known ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) appeared to be associated with a subsequent Parkinson's disease diagnosis, data from a Korean retrospective cohort study suggested. In a case-control analysis, the ...