12 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.

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

  February 18, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of increasing exposures to the pesticide 2,4-D, which has been linked to increased risks of cancer and Lou Gehrig's disease.

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

  November 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links exposure to herbicides and pesticides like Paraquat, Roundup and chlorpyrifos to an increased risk of Lou Gehrig's disease.

• 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.

• Levaquin Mitochondrial Toxicity Warning Urged in FDA Petition

  July 23, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Mitochondrial toxicity from the antibiotic Levaquin may cause a variety of ailments, according to a pharmaceutical watchdog group that wants a new black label warning added to the drug.

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

  August 18, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The findings of a new study suggest that Lou Gehrig may not have actually had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which...