Even though the United States is one of the most developed nations in the world, its citizens continue to struggle with third world issues like fresh drinking water. Now the Pentagon is admitting that U.S. military bases could be at least partly to blame. There are hundreds of military bases across the States, and there …
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High Levels of PFAS ‘Forever’ Chemicals in Kids’ School Uniforms
By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your children’s school clothes may look neat, but are they safe to wear? Maybe not. Researchers found high levels of dangerous chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school uniforms sold across North America. These chemicals — which …
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With PFAS in Packaging, How Safe Is Microwave Popcorn?
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” experts warn. Many microwave popcorn bags are lined with PFAS (perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and evidence has shown that these chemicals will leach …
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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Linked With Liver Cancer
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A chemical called perfluooctane sulfate (PFOS) has been linked to the most common type of liver cancer, a new study indicates. PFOS are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and are referred to as “forever chemicals” because they …
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