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• Paraquat Lawsuit Filed Over Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis After Regular Use of Herbicide For Years

  February 26, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  An Illinois agricultural worker says he developed Parkinson's disease after years of exposure to paraquat, a controversial weed killer.

• Veterans’ Symposium on Parkinson’s Disease Risks and Resources To Be Held Virtually Next Month

  February 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The VA and the Parkinson's Foundation are holding a free symposium for veterans with Parkinson's disease next month, as the aging VA population increasingly shows higher rates of PD than the rest of the country.

• Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit Filed Over Paraquat Herbicide Exposure as Crop Duster

  February 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A crop duster has filed a paraquat exposure lawsuit, indicating the weed killer caused him to develop Parkinson's disease.

• Paraquat Exposure May Impact Brain and Contribute to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Parkinson’s: Study

  February 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A recent mice study provides more evidence paraquat, an herbicide, increases the risk of Parkinson's disease.

• Paraquat Bans, Restrictions Maintained In Thailand

  December 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Thailand is refusing to life a ban on the weed killer Paraquat, as the toxic herbicide faces growing restrictions worldwide.

• Exposure to Pesticides, Solvents Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Study

  May 29, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new study provides further evidence that many common pesticides and other solvents may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. ...

• Study Finds Link Between Head Injuries, Pesticide and Parkinson’s Disease

  November 26, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that head injuries and exposure to certain herbicides may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.