Dr. Barry Dworkin

Sulphur Dioxide pollutant in fossil fuels has been estimated through mathematical models to be linked but not causally-related with ALS.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 8, 2025

Source:
One Major Pollutant in Fossil Fuels Has Been Linked With ALS

Reference:
Associations between long-term air pollution exposure and the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A matched case-control study

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