Tag Archives: Lou Gehrigs Disease

Exposure to Certain Pesticides Increases Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

September 19, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Over the past decade, the EPA has gradually banned many of the identified pesticides, which include DDT, due to Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and other health risks.

Study Finds One-Third Of Population Likely Exposed To Harmful Pesticides

February 18, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Widespread exposure to the pesticide 2,4-D has been linked to increased cancer risks and other health issues.

Exposure to Paraquat, Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate and Other Pesticides Linked To Increased Lou Gehrig’s Disease Risks: Study

November 04, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Paraquat has also been linked to Parkinson's disease, another neurogenerative disease which causes loss of muscle control.

Diesel Exhaust Increases Risk of Lou Gehrig’s Disease In Men: Study

March 15, 2018 By: Martha Garcia

Pesticide Exposure, Military Service Linked To Increased Risk of ALS: Study

May 11, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

Study Links ALS Risk to Formaldehyde Exposure On-the-Job

July 14, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

Levaquin Mitochondrial Toxicity Warning Urged in FDA Petition

July 23, 2014 By: Irvin Jackson

Traumatic Brain Injury Can Resemble Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Study

August 18, 2010 By: Staff Writers

VA Compensation will be Paid for Medical Notification Error

August 28, 2009 By: AboutLawsuits

Department of Veterans Affairs Faces Lawsuits and More Medical Errors

August 26, 2009 By: AboutLawsuits