The Avoidable 'Pandemic': Parkinson's Disease

More than 70 countries have banned the weed killer paraquat, but not the United States, despite research showing paraquat is linked to the world's fastest growing, brain disease.

Actor Michael Fox, who has suffered from Parkinson’s Disease since 1991, offers a positive role model for many. (Photo From The Guardian)

Paraquat is a herbicide first used commercially in 1961 that is banned in more than 70 countries because it is linked to serious chronic diseases.

However, paraquat is not banned in the United States, where it is widel…