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WHO meteorologist shares Parkinson’s diagnosis, turns focus to hope - The Des Moines Register

Published by Des Moines Register By Lucia Cheng · 21 August 2026 at 19:26
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WHO meteorologist shares Parkinson’s diagnosis, turns focus to hope - The Des Moines Register
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WHO meteorologist Jason Parkin was going to stay quiet about his Parkinson's diagnosis. But he decided to use his platform to help fund research.

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