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Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson's disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains

Written by Michael Okun, Professor of Neurology, University of Florida

Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne after Ozzy received a Golden God Award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremony in London on June 11, 2018.Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Photo

For many, hearing the word “Parkinson’s” conjures an image of tremors. But Parkinson’s disease, brought about by loss of nerve and other brain...

Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson's disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains

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