Cleaning Chemical Linked to Parkinson's Disease Risk Increase.
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a common chemical used in industrial solvents, commercial dry cleaners, and household products, is associated with a 500% increased risk of Parkinson's disease. TCE is found in contaminated sites across the US and can contaminate soil and groundwater, leading to toxic indoor air pollution. The chemical has been linked to cancer, miscarriages, and congenital heart disease. Researchers are calling for more research to better understand how TCE contributes to Parkinson's and other diseases, and for the federal government to ban the use of TCE and other similar chemicals.