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Impact of the increasing concentrations of selected perfluoroalkyl acids on the observed concentrations of red blood cell folate among US adults aged ≥20 years
Science
28 Sep 2021 | ESPR
Non-Hispanic blacks as compared to non-Hispanic whites were found to have higher levels of PFAS in their red blood cells than whites.
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Pregnancy exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances, prolactin concentrations and breastfeeding in the Odense Child Cohort
Science
21 Sep 2021 | J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Increased serum concentrations of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and ∑PFAS were associated with shortened breastfeeding periods.
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Transport and environmental risks of perfluoroalkyl acids in a large irrigation and drainage system for agricultural production
Science
11 Sep 2021 | Environ Int
Up to 40% of tolerant daily intake came from humans eating contaminated aquatic organisms.
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[Blog] Guidance on New PFAS Reporting Rule for Manufacturers
Policy
8 Sep 2021
In the last 10 years, have you manufactured, processed or imported products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? If so, be aware - the EPA may soon require a detailed report.
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Exposure to a mixture of legacy, alternative, and replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) results in sex-dependent modulation of cholesterol metabolism and liver injury
Science
8 Sep 2021 | Environ Int
Exposure of mice to a mixture of PFAS results in abnormal modulation of cholesterol levels leading to increased liver weight and inflammation.
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Associations between polyfluoroalkyl substance and organophosphate flame retardant exposures and telomere length in a cohort of women firefighters and office workers in San Francisco
Science
7 Sep 2021 | Environ Health
Positive associations between PFAS and telomere length in women workers, with larger effects seen among firefighters as compared to office workers.
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FDA Finds PFAS in Fish Sticks, Tuna and Protein Powder
News
30 Aug 2021 | Indiana Environmental Reporter
Fish sticks tested positive for PFOS and PFNA, canned tuna tested positive for PFOS and PFDA and protein powder tested positive for PFOS.
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PFAS State Snapshot: California PFAS Regulation
News
27 Aug 2021 | JD Supra
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has proposed public health goals of 0.007 ppt for PFOA and 1 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.
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Correlates of plasma concentrations of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances among reproductive-aged Black women
Science
24 Aug 2021 | Environ Res
PFAS exposure was strongly associated with reproductive factors such as reduced concentrations with parity, recent birth, lactation, and heavy menstrual bleeding in black women.
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PFASs intake from fish, eggs and drinking water in Greece in relation to the safety limits for weekly intake proposed in the EFSA scientific opinion of 2020
Science
17 Aug 2021 | Chemosphere
The total exposure levels of PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS exceeded legal limits for fish and egg consumption.
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Temporal trends of concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among adults with overweight and obesity in the United States: Results from the Diabetes Prevention Program and NHANES
Science
10 Aug 2021 | Environ. Int.
The average concentration of PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, EtFOSAA, and MeFOSAA declined since 2000 with men having higher levels than women.
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Accumulation of PFAS by livestock - determination of transfer factors from water to serum for cattle and sheep in Australia
Science
4 Aug 2021 | Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess
PFOS and PFHxS were in cattle serum in appreciable amounts while PFHpS, PFNA, and PFDA were much lower.
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Maternal Perfluoroalkyl Substances, Thyroid Hormones, and Genes: A Spanish Cross-sectional Study
Science
4 Aug 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
As PFOA levels increased, hormones which growth and development, levels decreased.
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Concentrations of tetanus and diphtheria antibodies in vaccinated Greenlandic children aged 7–12 years exposed to marine pollutants, a cross sectional study
Science
3 Aug 2021 | Environ. Res.
PFHxS and PFOS were associated with a decrease in antibodies protecting children from bacterial disease after vaccination.
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Internal exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in vegans and omnivores
Science
28 Jul 2021 | J Hyg Environ Health
A vegan diet may be related to lower PFAS levels in plasma.