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Concentrations and exposure risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in human milk from Southern China during the first 400 days of lactation
Science
2 Dec 2024 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
Infants consuming breastmilk during their first 400 days face significant health risks from PFAS exposure, especially in the first 45 days, making it crucial to minimize dietary and environmental PFAS exposure in lactating women to reduce concentrations in human milk.
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Impact of local food consumption on exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate in a contaminated community in North-Eastern Italy
Science
30 Nov 2024 | Epidemiol Prev
Consuming locally-grown foods in PFAS-contaminated areas can significantly increase exposure to PFOA and PFOS, leading to prolonged elevated blood levels, with affected individuals taking about three more years to reduce their concentrations to levels below a clinically significant threshold level.
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Japan releases results of 1st nationwide survey of PFAS chemicals in tap water
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29 Nov 2024 | NHK World Japan
The Japanese government has released the results of the first nationwide survey of the levels of certain types of PFAS in tap water.
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Exploring Perfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination in Human Breast Milk: First Ghanaian Study
Science
29 Nov 2024 | Chemosphere
Human breast milk in Ghana contains detectable levels of PFAS, including PFHxA, PFHpA, PFOA, and PFOS, highlighting potential exposure risks to infants through breastfeeding, especially for PFOS and PFOA.
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Spatial Variations in Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Concentrations in Pooled Sera from Inland, Coastal, and Island Populations
Science
28 Nov 2024 | Environmental Research
PFAS levels were found to be higher in coastal and island populations compared to inland areas, likely due to seafood consumption and other location-specific exposure routes.
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Sources and Seasonal Variations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Surface Snow in the Arctic
Science
26 Nov 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS in remote Arctic snow formed during long-range atmospheric processes were found to positively correlate with the amount of sunlight, suggesting seasonal influences on their formation and deposition. This study also provided the first evidence for the possible atmospheric formation of PFOS and GenX.
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[Press Release] Congressmen Carbajal, Lawler, Van Orden Push to Fully Fund PFAS Replacement Programs in Year-End Deal
Policy
25 Nov 2024
Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) led a call of more than 80 lawmakers today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams containing harmful forever chemicals.
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Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’?
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25 Nov 2024 | The New York Times
Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.
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Associations between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and menstrual cycle regularity in reproductive-aged female: a cross-sectional study
Science
25 Nov 2024 | Emerging Contaminants
Exposure to branched PFOS and PFNA was significantly associated with irregular and long menstrual cycles, with these effects being more pronounced among women with low physical activity, suggesting potential reproductive risks linked to PFAS exposure and the influence of lifestyle factors.
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PFAS opportunities coming as Trump enters office, waste executives say
Policy
25 Nov 2024
Executives said the incoming Trump administration could roll back the EPA’s hazardous substance designation for PFAS, but they expect continued business opportunities with the material.
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PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when combined, research shows
News
25 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Few human-made substances are as individually ubiquitous and dangerous as PFAS and microplastics, and when they join forces there is a synergistic effect that makes them even more toxic and pernicious, new research suggests.
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PFAS Found in 100% of Blood Samples Among Group of Recreational Skiers
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23 Nov 2024 | Boston University
Among these skiers, a new study detected the highest amount of serum PFAS concentrations in ski coaches and more experienced skiers.
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Penn State will pay more than $564K after investigation into drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
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23 Nov 2024 | Spotlight PA
Penn State will pay more than $564,000 toward the ongoing cleanup of contaminated drinking water affecting dozens of homes near the university’s airport in Benner Township.
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Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways
News
23 Nov 2024 | PBS
The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country.
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Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
News
23 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Higher usage of personal care products among pregnant or nursing women leads to higher levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in their blood and breast milk, new research shows, presenting a serious health threat to developing children.