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• Farmers Exposed to Certain Pesticides Face an Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

  December 11, 2024

  Michael Adams

  New study shows an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis from exposure to nine different pesticides, including four insecticides, four herbicides and one fungicide, some of which are still commonly used throughout the U.S.

• Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say the findings of a recent mouse study suggest a causal connection between household insecticides and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

• Long-Term Exposure to Raid, Similar Insecticides May Increase Heart Disease Risks: Study

  December 31, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links long-term exposure to common insecticides to an increased risk of heart disease and death.

• Strawberries Contain Most Pesticides, While Avocados Have The Least: Report

  April 13, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new report finds that strawberries carry a wider variety pesticide residue than any other produce, while avocados are among the cleanest.

• Apartment Bedbug Infestation Lawsuit Results in $1.6M Award For Family Of Bitten, Scarred Toddler

  April 10, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A family won nearly $1.6 million in a lawsuit against a California apartment complex, alleging that it failed to prevent and appropriately treat a bed bug infestation that left a toddler permanently scarred.

• Some Insecticides May Impair Brain Development In Young Children: Study

  July 17, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Some insecticides may inhibit child brain development when exposed in utero, according to the findings of a new study.

• Insecticide Exposure May Cause Problems with Brain Development: EU

  December 18, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Two popular insecticides could cause brain developmental problems, European regulators warn as new limits are proposed.

• Bed Bug Pesticide Misuse Leads to CDC Health Advisory

  November 29, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  Federal health officials are warning that the misuse of bedbug pesticides has become widespread in recent years, resulting in many...

• Bed Bug Sprays Linked to Illness, Death: CDC

  September 23, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal health officials are warning that the insecticides used to kill bed bugs are proving to be dangerous to humans,...