Motor oil exposure may raise arthritis risk
23rd Sep 2005, 22:00 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Occupational exposure to mineral oil, primarily motor or hydraulic oil, is associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), new research indicates. This supports findings from animal studies showing that these oils induce arthritis.
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