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Airborne Algae Toxins in Florida Linked to ALS and Alzheimer's Risk

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New research has detected cyanobacterial toxins in the air of Southwest Florida, the same toxins previously found in dolphins showing Alzheimer's-like symptoms. Residents of the region may be inhaling low concentrations of these harmful substances without any direct contact with water. Scientists believe exposure to these airborne toxins could increase the risk of ALS and other serious illnesses. Unlike toxins ingested through food, those absorbed through breathing are far more difficult to avoid or mitigate.

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