Michigan Medicine study links storing chemicals in home garages to increased ALS risk, possibly due to airflow.
A Michigan Medicine study links storing chemicals like gasoline, pesticides, and woodworking supplies in home garages to an increased risk of developing ALS. Published in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, the study assessed over 600 participants with and without ALS. Researchers suggest that airflow from attached garages to living spaces may explain the finding, as volatile chemicals can contribute to ALS risk.
April 11, 2024
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