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Citizens’ opinions on (non-) essential uses of persistent chemicals: A survey in seven European countries
Science
22 Jan 2024 | Environ Sci Policy
EU citizens were surveyed regarding essential and non-essential uses of PFAS, revealing diverse opinions, with safety-related PFAS applications considered essential while recreation and personal care uses are often viewed as non-essential.
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Association between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and sex hormone levels in males based on human studies
Science
22 Jan 2024 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
In a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 7506 participants, exposure to PFNA and PFOA was found to be negatively correlated with male testosterone levels, emphasizing the need to consider these chemicals as potential risk factors for male reproductive health.
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IAFF Endorses Military Fire Fighter PFAS Compensation Bill
Policy
19 Jan 2024
The IAFF is proud to throw its support behind the Military Fire Fighters PFAS Compensation Bill (H.R. 6946), introduced by U.S. Reps. Marilyn Strickland and Bill Posey.
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[Video] CDC urges more blood testing on 'forever chemicals'
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19 Jan 2024 | ABC News
A new guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend doctors consider more blood testing for PFAS.
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[Video] Artificial turf contains dangerous chemicals like PFAS — and there's no way to discard it safely
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19 Jan 2024 | NPR
The artificial turf in many Americans’ backyards and schools is incredibly difficult to get rid of. And it turns out there is no safe way to recycle it.
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Updated PFAS Guidance for Doctors Omits Follow-Up Tests
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18 Jan 2024 | Bloomberg Law
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released clinical guidance and a related fact sheet that it updated following advice it received in a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the nation’s primary federal advisory institute.
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CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for “forever chemicals”
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18 Jan 2024 | ABC News
Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the CDC.
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Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’
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16 Jan 2024 | NIST
NIST's follow-up study on firefighter turnout gear found over 20 types of PFAS, with increased release during wear and tear, highlighting potential health risks and prompting the need for alternative manufacturing methods to minimize PFAS exposure in protective clothing.
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Occurrence of perfluoroalkyl substances in canned tuna and their impact on food safety
Science
16 Jan 2024 | Food Control
The study highlights the potential risk of food contamination from PFAS, particularly in canned tuna, emphasizing concerns about their toxicity as endocrine disruptors, immunosuppressants, and carcinogens, with detected PFOS and PFNA levels below the established Tolerable Weekly Intake for the average Italian consumer but posing a potential concern for high consumers due to multiple sources of PFAS intake.
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The Cost of Freeing Drinking Water from ‘Forever Chemicals’
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15 Jan 2024 | Undark
The U.S. EPA's upcoming standard setting a maximum contaminant level of 4 parts per trillion for PFAS in drinking water is prompting utilities like the Greater Augusta Utility District in Maine to gear up for costly updates, raising concerns about the effectiveness, health impacts, and economic burden of the stringent regulation.
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Per/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in a Marine Apex Predator (White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias) in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
Science
14 Jan 2024 | ACS Environmental Au
This study highlighted the accumulation of PFAS in plasma and muscle tissue of white sharks in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean far from pollution sources and noted some geographical differences in PFAS body burdens that may be due to differences in the diet among these distinct shark populations.
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Maternal serum concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Science
13 Jan 2024 | JNCI
Maternal exposure to certain PFAS during pregnancy, particularly MeFOSAA, is associated with an increased risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with notable connections to elevated levels of PFOS, suggesting a potential link between these environmental chemicals and the development of the most common childhood cancer.
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Association of prenatal exposure to perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances with childhood neurodevelopment: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Science
10 Jan 2024 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
A meta-analysis on prenatal exposure to PFAS suggests a sex-specific relationship, revealing that PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS are associated with decreased performance IQ in boys but PFOS was linked to increased performance IQ in girls, while PFAS are linked to executive function impairments in children without a significant association with behavioral difficulties.
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Toxicity Assessment of Mixed Exposure of Nine Perfluoroalkyl Substances at Concentrations Relevant to Daily Intake
Science
10 Jan 2024 | Toxics
This study exposed mice to a mixture of PFAS at levels equivalent to estimated daily human intake, revealing that even low concentrations of PFAS caused liver tissue changes and altered gene expression related to metabolism and cancer, emphasizing the need for thorough toxicity assessments of these persistent environmental contaminants.
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Assessing potential human health and ecological implications of PFAS from leave-in dental products
Science
3 Jan 2024 | Toxicol Ind Health
PFBA and PFOS were found in low levels in night guards with no detection in whitening trays, suggesting these dental products are unlikely to pose health concerns or contribute significantly to environmental PFAS exposure compared to exposure from food and water.