Cases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.Exposure to pesticides among farmers, landscapers and others who use them at work could increase the risk of ALS, new research suggests.fotokostic / Getty ImagesAug. 4, 2026, 6:30 PM EDTPeople whose jobs expose them to pesticides have about a 60% higher risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS, new research has found.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds
Cases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.
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