The analysis revealed a clear pattern. Study makes concerning connection between risk for Parkinson's disease and living near golf courses: 'Cases are exploding' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic-led researchers report an association between living near golf courses and increased Parkinson's disease (PD) risk in a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Living within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course is associated with a significantly higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, particularly in groundwater-vulnerable areas. The study suggests both drinking water contamination and airborne pesticides may contribute to elevated risk.

In a nutshell Living within 1 mile of a golf course more than doubles your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to living over 6 miles away. People getting drinking water from municipal systems that include golf courses face almost twice the risk compared to those in water service areas without golf courses.

Ultra-processed foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, hot dogs and ketchup appear to increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.

New research links living near golf courses and contaminated water systems to higher Parkinson’s disease risk, raising concerns about environmental pesticide exposure.

Living within a mile of a golf course is associated with a 126% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease possibly due to increased pesticide exposure, results of a new study suggest.

The authors of a recent study said their findings suggest pesticides used on golf courses to maintain the turf's health and appearance "may play a role".