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Paraquat and Parkinson's: A Family's Fight | Salt Lake City News
A shocking new link between Parkinson’s and the toxic herbicide paraquat is forcing communities to confront a dangerous reality: despite being banned in over 70 countries, paraquat still lingers in U.S. fields — including Utah. The Corrigan family’s heartbreaking story reveals how Tammy, diagnosed at just 50, battles daily with tremors and anxiety — her father also suffers from Parkinson’s, raising alarms about environmental exposure. With no genetic cause found, scientists point to paraquat as a likely culprit tied not only to Parkinson’s but also cancer and other illnesses. Their plea? Stop…
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