Concerns have been raised as a Parkinson's "timebomb" could result in thousands developing the disease from a one commonly used chemical.
Used in dry cleaning, the toxic chemical could increase the risk of the progressive condition, according to a new study. Researchers say that people exposed to the industry solvent are 70 per cent more likely to receive a diagnosis.
The research analysed thousands of former marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina where the water supply was contaminated with the chemical named trichloroethylene (TCE) as well as other volatile organic compounds. The dangerous chemical was also found in decaffeinated coffee, reports the Mirror.
