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• Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Exposure Detected in Infants, Raising New Neurotoxicity Concerns

  November 3, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Concerns about the potential impact of pesticides on early brain development are growing after a new study found signs of chlorpyrifos and other potentially neurotoxic chemical exposures among infants who died unexpectedly.

• Chlorpyrifos Autism Link May Involve Immune, Inflammatory Gene Changes: Study

  September 9, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Researchers have found possible genetic connections between chlorpyrifos exposure and autism, indicating that changes involving immune function and inflammation may contribute to the relationship.

• Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Exposure May Promote Cardiovascular Injury: Study

  September 3, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos could increase the risks of heart disease.

• Gulf War Veteran Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits Investigated Over Pesticide Use During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

  August 13, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Lawyers are investigating Parkinson’s disease lawsuits for Gulf War veterans potentially exposed to the pesticide chlorpyrifos during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

• Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Side Effects Research Highlights Decades of Parkinson’s Disease Risks

  August 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Multiple scientific studies have linked chlorpyrifos insecticide exposure to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

• Pesticide Exposure Could Lead to Higher Rheumatoid Arthritis Risks for Women Farm Workers: Study

  July 23, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Rheumatoid arthritis risks varied among women based on the specific pesticides they were exposed to, whether through farm work or by being married to farm workers.

• Living Near a Golf Course May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease: Study

  May 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that living in close proximity to a golf course can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, most likely due to the heavy use of pesticides during lawn maintenance, which may expose nearby residents to neurotoxic chemicals linked to the development of the disease.

• 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.

• Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risks of IBD, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Study

  December 3, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that exposure to some commonly used pesticides may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

• Neonicotinoid Pesticides May Cause ADHD, Behavioral Problems, Other Long-Term Side Effects: Study

  October 29, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Regulators have ignored findings that suggest neonicotinoid pesticides may cause neurological issues similar to those associated with tobacco, according to researchers.