X-Message-Number: 24036 From: "Mark Plus" <> Subject: Military service a risk factor for ALS? Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 09:47:19 -0700 http://www.nature.com/nsu/040426/040426-13.html Combat raises risk of rare disorder Chemical cause sought for damage to soldiers' nerves. 30 April 2004 EMILY SINGER Men who have served in the US military are 60% more likely to develop a fatal muscle-wasting disease than civilians, research suggests. The study hints that all military personnel are at increased risk, not just those who served in the first Gulf War. _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24036