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Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Greater ALS Risk in Women in Study

Higher long-term exposure to certain forms of air pollution — specifically coarse particulate matter, such as that from traffic pollutants — significantly increases the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in postmenopausal women, a study showed. “Although the effects noted within the current study are limited by sample size…

ALS Prevalent Among Young Veterans Deployed in Post-9/11 U.S. Wars, Study Shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is highly prevalent among young U.S. war veterans deployed post-9/11, particularly Air Force personnel, tactical operation officers, and health care workers, a recent study suggests. The findings suggest that there is an early onset of ALS among deployed military service members, the researchers said. Titled…