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health18 days ago•11 min saved

Parkinson's in the Fields: The paraquat mystery haunting a New York farm town

In Hebron, New York, residents including Gordon Chaplin and Sharon Giambatista link a cluster of Parkinson's disease cases to decades of paraquat spraying on a local farm, as studies tie the herbicide to Parkinson's risk; with New York lawmakers pushing bans, the EPA delaying stronger action, and lawsuits mounting against Syngenta, the report highlights a heated debate over environmental health, agricultural livelihoods, and accountability for agrochemical companies.

via The Guardian|

#health #hebron-ny #paraquat

health2 months ago•37 min saved

Farm Pesticides Tied to Parkinson’s Risk in the Rio Grande Valley

Public Health Watch links rising Parkinson’s disease risk in the Rio Grande Valley to long-term pesticide exposure, including paraquat drift affecting farmworkers and nearby residents; researchers report brain differences in exposed individuals, while advocates press the EPA and states to tighten safety rules and pursue bans amid limited access to movement-disorder specialists in the region.

via KVIA|

#farmworkers #health #paraquat

environment3 months ago•4 min saved

Vermont Bans Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Risk, First State Action in the U.S.

Vermont becomes the first U.S. state to ban the herbicide paraquat, citing NIH-linked research that exposure raises Parkinson’s disease risk; the law takes effect on November 1 but allows state regulators to issue special permits through December 31, 2030 for use on certain fruit crops. It requires annual reporting of paraquat use and funds a state study on alternatives. While some lawmakers worry about farmers’ competitiveness, supporters say the health risks justify action, and other states are weighing similar bans amid ongoing lawsuits against the chemical.

via The Guardian|

#ban #environment #herbicide

health8 months ago•10 min saved

US Farmers and Vineyards Link Parkinson’s to Toxic Weed Killers

Alabama farmer Mac Barlow, who used the weed killer paraquat for decades, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is now part of a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Syngenta, alleging the chemical caused his condition. Despite claims from the company denying a link, evidence suggests paraquat is associated with neurological harm, and Barlow's case highlights concerns over pesticide safety and regulation.

via AL.com|

#agriculture #health #lawsuit

health8 months ago•6 min saved

U.S. Farmers Blame Toxic Weed Killer for Parkinson’s Epidemic

Ohio vineyard owner Dave Jilbert, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after using the toxic pesticide paraquat, is suing the manufacturer and advocating for a ban on the chemical, which has been linked to neurological harm and banned in many countries but remains in use in the U.S.

via MLive.com|

#banned-chemicals #health #ohio-farmer

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounding EPA Approval of Paraquat and Its Link to Parkinson's Disease

The U.S. EPA has faced criticism for reaffirming its approval of paraquat-based herbicides for agricultural use, despite concerns from public health advocates and scientific evidence linking paraquat to Parkinson's disease. The agency's decision has been challenged in court, with plaintiffs arguing that it disregards the best available science and prioritizes industry interests over public health. Paraquat, banned in many countries, poses risks to agricultural workers and nearby communities due to pesticide drift. The EPA has defended its decision but will review more evidence before issuing a final report next year.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#agriculture #environment #epa

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Uncovering the Link Between Herbicide and Kidney Disease Epidemic in Texas

A Texas A&M researcher and her team are working to determine the cause of a fatal kidney disease epidemic affecting mostly young men working in agriculture in Central American countries. The disease, called Mesoamerica nephropathy, is the leading cause of death in the region. Researchers have investigated the role of paraquat, a toxic chemical used as an herbicide, as well as other agriculture chemicals, and established biological plausibility that paraquat plays a part in kidney disease pathology. The team is currently tracking the external environment of the workers susceptible to developing the disease to determine the root cause.

via KXAN.com|

#agriculture #central-america #health

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Link found between herbicide and kidney disease outbreak.

A study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology links a common agricultural chemical called paraquat to the rise of kidney disease cases in young Mesoamericans. The disease, known as Mesoamerican nephropathy, affects primarily young men and women in agricultural communities in Pacific coastal regions of Mexico and Central America. The study found evidence pointing to paraquat being responsible for Mesoamerican nephropathy as well as a possible way it causes kidney damage. The research also points to ROS generation as a likely mechanism for kidney damage in these cases as well as the role changes in expression of genes like OCT2 and MATE1 may play.

via Futurity: Research News|

#agriculture #central-america #environmental-toxins