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The way your belly button smells could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s

New research is uncovering how Parkinson's may leave a detectable chemical signature in body odor, and opening the door to earlier and more accessible diagnoses.

The way your belly button smells could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s

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New research is uncovering how Parkinson's may leave a detectable chemical signature in body odor, and opening the door to earlier and more accessible diagnoses.

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New research is uncovering how Parkinson's may leave a detectable chemical signature in body odor, and opening the door to earlier and more accessible diagnoses.

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