vietnam

WASHINGTON -- Medical researchers say there may be a link between exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the Vietnam War and an increased chance of developing serious heart problems and Parkinson's disease. A study from the Institute of Medicine released Friday contains several caveats, but suggests there is a stronger connection than previously thought about Read more...

The strongest link yet between exposure to Agent Orange and diabetes may make it easier for Vietnam vets with the disease to get compensation, the U.S. Air Force says in a new study. But results are based on numbers alone and need to be documented by biological study, the Air Force said. The findings now go to the National Academy of Sciences for review. NAS will then report to the Department Read more...