World War II

Cause of WWII-era ALS Cluster on Guam May Be Younger Cycad Seeds

Younger cycad seeds can contain more toxins than older seeds, and their widespread consumption by people on occupied Guam during World War II could be the environmental origin of the rare sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cluster found there, according to a recent study. Guam residents emerged from their wartime…

Shorter ALS Survival Found for US World War II Vets or Those Who Handled Burning Agents

Military veterans in the United States who were deployed to World War II or who handled burning agents during their service show shorter amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) survival, a new study finds. The research, “Military service, deployments, and exposures in relation to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis survival,” appeared in…