Gulf War Symptoms Remain Puzzling

The article discussed the ongoing mystery of unexplained symptoms reported by approximately 300 Persian Gulf War veterans, including hair loss, bleeding gums, myalgias, arthralgias, rashes, liver problems, and severe fatigue. Despite setting up a special registry and referral centers, the cause of these symptoms remained unclear. A panel of experts from the armed forces, CDC, and the private petroleum industry found no objective evidence linking these symptoms to a specific cause, emphasizing the importance of avoiding a situation similar to the Agent Orange controversy experienced by Vietnam veterans.