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Advancing PFAS biomonitoring in hair: Rapid analytical method and global comparison of US exposure
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10 May 2026 | Drug Test. Anal.
PFHpA was detected in every New York hair sample tested, while PFOA and PFNA appeared less often. This analytical technique may help track longer-term PFAS exposure and regional differences in contamination patterns.
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PFAS exposure perturbs lipid metabolism to promote gestational diabetes mellitus and alter growth trajectories via distinct mechanisms in singletons and twins
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3 May 2026 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS exposure increased gestational diabetes risk in both single-baby pregnancies and twins, while twins showed a stronger mixture effect driven mainly by PFNA and emerging PFAS (e.g., HFPO-DA) with bile acid–related pathways, while single-baby pregnancies were more influenced by PFOA through broader lipid and amino acid metabolism disruptions.
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Serum PFAS in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) firefighters from six US airport fire departments
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25 Apr 2026 | Am. J. Ind. Med.
Workplace changes, such as improved handling of PFAS-containing foams, greater use of personal protective equipment like gloves, safer foam -use practices, and increased training and awareness, were associated with lower levels of PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA, and overall PFAS in the blood.
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Diet, lifestyle, and sociodemographic influences on serum concentration of PFASs: Insights from human biomonitoring in Switzerland.
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17 Apr 2026 | Environ Int
Human biomonitoring in Swiss adults suggests PFAS in the body are largely driven by older, persistent compounds and tend to increase with age and in males, while higher levels are linked to exposures like local freshwater fish consumption and certain product uses, indicating that multiple, compound-specific pathways contribute to overall PFAS burden.
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Chemical exposome patterns in mothers and children across urbanisation levels in five European birth cohorts
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2 Apr 2026 | J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol
Urban versus non-urban living may shape exposure to multiple chemicals during pregnancy and childhood, with some substances like phenols and phthalates higher in urban areas while PFAS associated with agricultural practices such as PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFUnDA may be higher in non-urban children.
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Impact of regulatory actions to establish maximum contaminant levels on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in New Jersey public water systems
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30 Mar 2026 | Environ. Int.
State-level actions to establish drinking water limits for PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA were associated with substantial reductions in contamination levels in New Jersey public water systems, suggesting such regulatory approaches may effectively reduce exposure.
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Atmospheric transport and deposition of PFAS in East Antarctica: Evidence from snow transect measurements and a multidecadal record
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20 Mar 2026 | Science Advances
PFOA, PFNA, TFA, PFPrA, and HFPO-DA were found to persist in Antarctic snow due to long-range atmospheric transport and ongoing formation from precursor chemicals.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and adolescent bone mineral density: Assessing periods of susceptibility
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17 Mar 2026 | J Endocr Soc.
Higher serum concentrations of PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA during childhood were associated with changes in adolescent bone mineral density, with consistent links between PFOA exposure and lower density in cortical bone.
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Integrating target, nontarget analysis with machine learning to illuminate PFAS characteristics and health risks in Chinese cosmetics
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7 Mar 2026 | Environ Pollut
Analysis of commonly used Chinese cosmetics including face creams, lotions, sunscreen, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation, antiperspirant, shampoo, and facial wash detected multiple PFAS, including PFOA, PFNA, PFBS, PFHxS, and fluorotelomer sulfonates, with risk estimates suggesting dermal exposure from some items may exceed Texas safety thresholds.
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The differences in levels of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the hair of wild terrestrial mammals with various feeding behaviour
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3 Mar 2026 | Sci Rep
PFAS were detected in the hair of wild mammals including wolves, red foxes, badgers, wild boar, and deer, with higher levels generally observed in predatory species such as wolves and foxes, suggesting environmental exposure and possible biomagnification through food webs.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and menstrual cycle characteristics in midlife women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
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26 Feb 2026 | Reprod Toxicol
Higher serum concentrations of several PFAS, including PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS, were associated with greater variability in menstrual cycle length and shorter or lighter menstrual bleeding among midlife women.
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Emerging PFAS contaminants PFNA and PFSA amplify epigenetic aging: Sex-and age-stratified risks in an aging population
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25 Feb 2026 | Frontiers in Aging
Higher serum levels of perfluorononanoic acid perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid were associated with accelerated DNA methylation–based aging markers in older U.S. adults, particularly mortality-related measures in males and middle-aged individuals.
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Atmospheric deposition and co-occurrence patterns of organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in urban snow
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3 Feb 2026 | J AOAC Int.
Fresh snow in urban Romania was found to act as a temporary sink for multiple airborne pollutants, such as chlorinated organophosphate flame retardants and PFOA, with potential atmospheric deposition as a pathway for downstream exposure during snowmelt.
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Validation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Method for Detection of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Analytes in Food and Feed: First Action 2025.06
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3 Feb 2026 | J AOAC Int
The U.S. FDA method was found to reliably measure 30 PFAS, such as PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS, across a range of human and animal foods.
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Wisconsin moves forward with PFAS limits that Trump EPA is rolling back
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2 Feb 2026 | Wisconsin Public Radio
“We certainly hope that the state and the federal government will provide the support to allow our utilities to do the projects and build the facilities and do the treatment where it might be necessary to meet these regulations as quickly as possible,” Smith said.