A neurologist who treats and studies Parkinson's has a personal connection to the disease: Her father-in-law, who played in the NFL, was later diagnosed with the condition.

Today, in quite an unexpected turn of events, Brett Favre told the world that he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease while testifying before Congress about his misuse of hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer dollars. Here’s everything we know about Favre’s testimony and diagnosis so far.

F ormer Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said that he has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre told a congressional committee Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

NFL hall of fame quarterback recently disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Here's what Favre said about his diagnosis.

A CHI Health neurologist who treats and studies Parkinson's has a personal connection to the disease: Her father-in-law, who played in the NFL, was later diagnosed with the condition.

On Tuesday, former Packers football player, Brett Favre announced he suffers from Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder that impacts movement and speech. It results in uncontrollable movement and tremors.