Forever Chemicals Disrupt Placenta, May Add Risk to Pregnancies

Most studies rely on forever chemicals detected late in pregnancy or cell models, so do not reflect real-life exposure ...

PFAS mixture disrupts normal placental development, which is important for a healthy pregnancy

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the ...

PFAS exposure may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery

A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric ...
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Early pregnancy placenta models show significant effects from PFAS exposure

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the ...

The Empire State’s PFAS Front: Legal Trends With National Impact

Credit: ADragan/Shutterstock While New Jersey has established itself as the bellwether for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...
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New fast-acting material removes stubborn forever chemicals from water in seconds

PFAS, often described as forever chemicals, remain persistent because they resist natural breakdown. Their strong ...

Forever chemicals found in Florida's drinking water. Map shows where

New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your ...
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The good and the bad of PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous substances that do not degrade in the environment and can harm ...

Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally

When University at Buffalo chemists analyzed samples of water, fish, and bird eggs, they weren't surprised to find plenty of ...

PFAS: Cereal-based foods also heavily contaminated

A groundbreaking study published on Thursday by the PAN Europe network reveals that these foods are a major source of ...

PFAS: France's tap water is widely polluted with TFA, the most common 'forever chemical'

A French state health agency analyzed over 600 samples of drinking water. 92% of them contained traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), the smallest PFAS molecule, which is suspected to be toxic.
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Omega-3 fatty acids: Small but important antihypertensive effect

Shiga, Japan -Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PFAs) from foods such as fish, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils appear to have a small antihypertensive effect, according to the first comprehensive ...