A four-strain probiotic helped patients with Parkinson s disease and constipation reduce the delay in levodopa treatment effect and improve symptoms such as sleep and fatigue, in a randomized trial.
Cyclists get soaked during an abrupt downpour Tuesday during the annual Fourth of July parade on East Shore Road. The procession lasted only about 10 minutes before the participants retreated to shelter from the rain. Photos by Veronica Bruno Fireworks will explode Thursday over East Ferry after the original plan to host the event Sunday