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Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

People who live near golf courses are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, due to pesticides...
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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

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4:00 PM - 15 May 2025

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People who live near golf courses are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, due to pesticides used on the lawns.

That’s according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which looked at data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot.

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