polyfluoroalkyl substances

Whistleblower: toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in nearly all humans; research findings ignored by maker

The following is an excerpt from MedPage Today. One scientist who worked for 3M for over 20 years said her research showing that polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were nearly ubiquitous in human blood was buried by her employer, even though it […]

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(CDC) Docs may want to consider blood testing patients for ‘forever chemicals’

The following is from MedPage Today. Doctors may consider blood testing for the endocrine-disrupting chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to assess community-wide exposure, the CDC recommended in new guidance this week. In a new resource center detailing PFAS information, the CDC said

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(STUDY) ‘Forever chemicals’ disrupt key metabolic processes in children and teens

The following is an excerpt from The Hill. Exposure to “forever chemicals” interferes with several critical biological processes — including the metabolism of fats and amino acids — in children and young adults, a new study has found. The disruption of these

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