Common Household Chemicals Raise the Odds of Fatal Neurological Disease: Study

A study found that storing common household chemicals such as pesticides and paints, especially in attached garages, is linked to a higher risk of ALS.

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As homeowners gear up for summer renovation and repair projects, stocking up on paint, pesticides, and solvents, a new study suggests that such activities could jeopardize neurological health.

University of Michigan researchers found a link between exposure to commonly used household chemicals and an increased risk of developing the always-fatal disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease in the United States.