10 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.

• Harmful Pesticides Found in 75% of Non-Organic U.S. Produce: Report

  June 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A study by the Environmental Working Group lists 12 fruits and vegetables contaminated with the highest levels of pesticide, as well as 15 of the cleanest.

• 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.

• 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.

• PFAS Chemicals Found in Commonly Used Pesticides, Study Finds

  May 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study warn of high levels of PFAS chemicals in commonly used pesticides and insecticides.

• Roundup Residue Detected in 95% of School Lunches in U.S.: Report

  October 3, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Nearly all school lunches contain some level of Roundup residue and other toxins, according to the findings of a new study.

• Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Liver Injuries

  July 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals to children born with liver damage

• Restrictions Placed on Neonicotinoid-Based Pesticides In Canada, Such As Arena, Talstar and Others

  April 6, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Health Canada is restricting the use of Arena, Talstar and similar pesticides which they say are damaging aquatic insects.

• Bayer Pesticides Calypso and Biscaya Banned In Europe Due To Threats To Bee Population

  January 16, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Two Bayer pesticides are being banned in Europe due to threats to the bee population.

• Childhood Exposure to Flame Retardants, Pesticides Are Major Contributors to Cognitive Loss: Study

  January 15, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that pesticides and flame retardants significantly contribute to intellectual disabilities among children.