pesticide exposure
Coverage of pesticide exposure in the Nexus archive.
- Prospect Heights woman wins $2.5M in pesticide exposure case tied to long-running condo dispute
A Prospect Heights woman won $2.5 million in a pesticide exposure case linked to a long-running condominium dispute. Chris Kraszynski plans to use part of the award to assist others facing similar situations.
- Pesticide Exposure Verdict
A court has issued a verdict related to pesticide exposure, which may influence future regulations and public health policies. The ruling addresses the impact of pesticide use on human health and environmental safety.
- Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, putting Rio Grande Valley farmworkers at risk
Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure, with Rio Grande Valley farmworkers and nearby residents facing heightened risk. The Rio Grande Valley’s 6,000+ farmworkers, including those in Edinburg, Texas, where onions are grown, are exposed to pesticides that may increase Parkinson’s disease risk.
- Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
A major study reveals that exposure to pesticide-heavy environments may increase cancer risk by up to 150%, even when individual chemicals are deemed safe. The research highlights that pesticide mixtures could cause cellular damage years before cancer manifests.