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National Pain Report World — 17 February 2013

bigstock-Aged-Arthritic-Hands-135604By Richard Lenti

They’re found in hundreds of household items.  From carpets and cookware to shower curtains and microwave popcorn bags, polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) keep frying pans stick-free, waterproof rain gear and protect textiles from getting stained.

But with that protection also comes danger. The greater a woman’s exposure to PFCs, the greater her risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

Read more at National Pain Report.

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Richard Lenti

Richard Lenti has worked as a news writer for the last 20 years at various television stations in Los Angeles. He is a Golden Mike winner and a graduate of California State University, Fresno. With roots in print journalism, Richard is excited to be “published” once again; having people read his work as opposed to having it read to them. As a freelance writer his work has appeared in the Easy Reader, L.A. Jazz Scene, Irrigation and Green Industry, and the KCAL 9 Online website.

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