A study links living near golf courses to higher Parkinson's risk, with strongest association found in those one to three ...

New research raises the question of whether living within a few miles of a golf course increases your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

LIVING near a golf course might come with more than just scenic views – it could carry a hidden health risk. A new study has revealed a troubling connection between proximity to golf courses ...

The study indicates that pesticides and poorer water quality could be the cause of higher rates of the disease.

Pesticides are often used on golf courses to maintain aesthetic standards. In the United States (US), the application of pesticides to golf courses is up to 15 times greater than in European ...

US golf course greenskeepers have a significantly higher reliance on pesticides than those in other parts of the world, and hundreds of chemicals have been identified to be in frequent use.

We Palm Beachers love our golf courses. But our beautifully manicured fairways and greens often harbor a chemical cocktail of toxic pesticides and herbicides. Day-to-day interaction with these ...

Let's say that you're an aging baby boomer closing in on retirement. After 30 years, you're ready to bolt the cul-de-sac for a new house in a golf course community where you can live your dream ...

Licensed professionals using approved chemicals maintain today?s golf courses ? but that wasn?t always the case. "It has definitely changed over the last 15 or 20 years," said Rick Robbins, head ...

“These findings suggest that pesticides applied to golf courses may play a role in the incidence of PD [Parkinson’s disease] for nearby residents,” the researchers concluded in the study, ...

A study links living near golf courses to higher Parkinson's risk, with strongest association found in those one to three miles from courses and vulnerable groundwater. Others cite limitations.