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Posted Mon Nov 17 2008: from Fresno Bee: Study bolsters link between Parkinson's, pesticide http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1226949558 For years, researchers have suspected commercial pesticides put people at risk for Parkinson's disease. Now evidence in the San Joaquin Valley suggests it's true. Researchers have found a strong connection between the debilitating neurological disease and long-term exposure to pesticides, particularly to a fungicide that is sprayed on thousands of acres of almonds, tree fruit and grapes in the Valley. The fungicide ziram -- the 20th most-used agricultural toxin in California in 2006 -- emerged as a common factor in a UCLA study of 400 people with Parkinson's in the Valley. [Read more stories about: toxic buildup, pesticide runoff] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: Your Quips: pherl says: "Ziram makes me say "nnnnnnnnn, dude."" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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