6 results

• Agricultural Workers Face Higher Risk of ALS Due to Pesticide Exposure: Study

  August 10, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links regular exposure to pesticides to an increased risk of Lou Gehrig's disease, which causes progressive neurological degradation and death.

• ALS Risk Factors Linked to Certain Antidepressants, Anti-Anxiety Drugs: Study

  June 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research suggests that individuals prescribed at least two psychiatric medications may face up to a six times greater risk of developing ALS.

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

  September 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links a class of banned pesticides which still persist in the environment to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

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

  March 15, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that exposure to diesel air pollution may increase the risk of Lou Gehrig's Disease in men.

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

  May 11, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest those who are exposed to certain chemicals, like military personnel and those who work with certain pesticides, face a higher risk of Lou Gehrig's disease.

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

  July 14, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds potential links between formaldehyde exposure at work and an increased risk of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease.