By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Dec 5 2025 A 15-year national health analysis reveals that people with restless legs syndrome are more likely to develop Parkinson’s. Treatment choices may play a surprising role in how soon symptoms appear. Study: Risk of Parkinson Disease Among Patients With Restless Leg Syndrome . Image credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com RLS and Parkinson’s share dopaminergic treatment pathways In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open , researchers