Parkinsons Disease linked to certain Herbicides

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This is a peer reviewed and open study with large numbers over a length of years.

Parkinson's disease risk in Louisiana linked to use of two herbicides and a pesticide: study

A new study of individuals treated for Parkinson’s disease in Louisiana found a clear correlation between the disease and the use of two types of herbicide and one pesticide in

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[Chuck]

This is a peer reviewed and open study with large numbers over a length of years.

Parkinson's disease risk in Louisiana linked to use of two herbicides and a pesticide: study

A new study of individuals treated for Parkinson’s disease in Louisiana found a clear correlation between the disease and the use of two types of herbicide and one pesticide in

www.nola.com

One of the better known products sold to home gardeners is made by Bonide and is called Mancozeb. Its active ingredient Maneb is one of the three cited in the article. The other two chemicals are mainly used in commercial applications. Just another reason to grow organic.