Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis raises awareness about the disease, Pittsburgh experts say

Name: Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis raises awareness about the disease, Pittsburgh experts say
Uploaded: 2024-09-24T19:01:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 38 s
Description: Those who work with people with Parkinson's disease every day are reacting to the news that Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has been diagnosed with the brain disorder, which occurs due to low levels of dopamine and affects movement, often causing tremors. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay talked to local experts.

Those who work with people with Parkinson's disease every day are reacting to the news that Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has been diagnosed with the brain disorder, which occurs due to low levels of dopamine and affects movement, often causing tremors. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay talked to local experts.