PCE in Blood Triples Liver Fibrosis Risk | Science News

A new study reveals that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE)—common in dry cleaning and household products—can triple your risk of liver fibrosis, a serious condition that can lead to liver failure or cancer. This is the first research to directly link PCE levels in blood with significant liver scarring, showing the danger persists even after accounting for age, alcohol use, and other health factors. Often overlooked, environmental toxins like PCE may be driving liver disease in people without traditional risk factors. While the EPA is phasing out PCE in dry cleaning, it remains in other products and places with weaker regulations—and ironically, higher-income individuals are more likely to be exposed due to frequent dry cleaning use. Researchers urge further investigation into environmental toxins to improve early detection and treatment for liver disease. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c35ab229c2aa2682