Vermont’s Historic Move: A Ban on Paraquat on the Roadmap, MJFF Welcomes Legislation
Vermont may be on the verge of making history — becoming the first state in the nation to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide linked…
Category: In the News
The In the News section of The Movement Disorder Journal brings readers the latest developments at the intersection of neurology, science, and public health. Covering conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, ALS, and rare genetic disorders, the section delivers timely reporting on emerging research, new treatments, environmental risk factors, and the policy decisions shaping patient care. Written to be accessible to both medical professionals and engaged general readers, these stories translate complex scientific findings into clear, meaningful context — helping audiences stay informed about the forces driving progress in movement disorder medicine.
The Legal Fallout of Paraquat: 8,000 Lawsuits and Counting
The battle over the herbicide, Paraquat, and Parkinson’s disease has been a decades-long fight surrounding modern agriculture and the health risks that have surfaced as…