Xiang Gao, MD, PhD

Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, instructor in medicine, Harvard Medical School, and associate epidemiologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston.

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Higher Risk for Death

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Higher Risk for Death

Xiang Gao, MD, PhD | October 15, 2013

Do you ever get the annoying feeling that bugs are crawling around under the skin of your legs? Do you…

A Painkiller That Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease

A Painkiller That Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease

Xiang Gao, MD, PhD | October 8, 2012

As I’ve watched a dear friend cope bravely with Parkinson’s disease, I can’t help but feel frustrated by how little…

Melanoma and Parkinson’s — New Evidence Makes a Surprising Connection
Skin Cancer

Melanoma and Parkinson’s — New Evidence Makes a Surprising Connection

Xiang Gao, MD, PhD | August 29, 2012

Family History of Melanoma Boosts Risk for Parkinson's Disease Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and Parkinson’s disease…

Easy Way to Ward Off Parkinson’s

Easy Way to Ward Off Parkinson’s

Xiang Gao, MD, PhD | July 13, 2012

If you’re at high risk for Parkinson’s disease, then you probably want to do everything in your power to reduce…