Posts Tagged 'herbicide'

Parkinson’s and Paraquat: What You Need to Know

lawsuits look to link paraquat exposure with Parkinson's diseaseLitigation continues to move forward as concerns grow over the link between a powerful and toxic herbicide and Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a debilitating illness that destroys the patient’s nervous system while causing incredible pain – not only for the person suffering from the illness but for their families and loved ones as well.

The use of paraquat has been banned in over 30 countries ...

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Herbicide Eyed as Possible Parkinson’s Cause

paraquat herbicide eyed as possible cause of Parkinson's diseaseParaquat is so toxic it has been banned from use in over 30 countries around the world. As citizens of one of the countries still allowing its use, however, Americans must now contend with the news that exposure to the popular herbicide is being investigated as a possible cause of Parkinson’s disease.

A federal judge for the U.S. Eastern District of Missouri has rejected an effort by Swiss ...

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