"Study Links Parkinson's Disease To Industrial Solvent"

"Researchers found a six-fold increase in the risk of developing Parkinson's in individuals exposed in the workplace to trichloroethylene (TCE)."

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Although many uses for TCE have been banned around the world, the chemical is still used as a degreasing agent.

The research was based on analysis of 99 pairs of twins selected from US data records.

Parkinson's can result in limb tremors, slowed movement and speech impairment, but the exact cause of the disease is still unknown, and there is no cure."

Neil Bowdler reports for BBC News November 13, 2011.

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"Common Chemical Linked To Parkinson's" (CNN)

"EPA Releases Final Health Assessment for TCE" (EPA Press Release of 9/28/11)