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Association between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure and thyroid function biomarkers among females attending a fertility clinic
Science
11 Feb 2024 | Environ Pollut
PFAS were linked to changes in thyroid function in pregnant women, with particularly noticeable effects in females seeking fertility treatment, suggesting thyroid disruption by these chemicals among this vulnerable group.
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Development of a method using QuEChERS and LC–MS/MS for analysis of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in rice matrix
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10 Feb 2024 | Food Chemistry
To ensure food safety, a method combining QuEChERS extraction and LC-MS/MS was developed to detect 35 PFAS in rice, finding that instant rice microwaved in its packaging had lower PFAS levels compared to instant rice boiled in its packaging.
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Associations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with maternal metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in early-to-mid-pregnancy
Science
10 Feb 2024 | Environ Res
Exposure to PFAS during early-to-mid pregnancy was associated with decreased insulin levels, increased HDL cholesterol, and alterations in inflammatory markers, suggesting potential metabolic and inflammatory disruptions that may impact maternal and fetal health.
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[Report] Guide to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling within Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration
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8 Feb 2024 | USGS
This guide aims to provide fundamental concepts and considerations involved with environmental sampling for PFAS during site assessments.
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Consumption of teas, takeout, hot dogs could come with a side of ‘forever chemicals’
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6 Feb 2024 | The Hill
Young adults whose diets are rich in unsweetened teas, processed meats and takeout foods could be increasing their exposure to “forever chemicals,” a new study has found.
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Expanded Systematic Evidence Map for Hundreds of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Comprehensive PFAS Human Health Dashboard.
Science
6 Feb 2024 | Environ Health Perspect
This paper describes the development of a PFAS dashboard that provides researchers and regulators an overview of the current knowledge and data gaps on PFAS effects on human health.
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) disrupts cadherin-16 in the developing rat thyroid gland
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6 Feb 2024 | Curr Res Toxicol
PFOS exposure in rodents may disrupt thyroid hormone system development, potentially affecting growth and neurodevelopment, as evidenced by altered gene expression patterns in hormone levels and follicular integrity.
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Techniques to Characterize PFAS Burden in Biological Samples: Recent Insights and Remaining Challenges
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5 Feb 2024 | Trends Environ. Anal. Chem.
Advancements in PFAS analysis reveal a significant portion of total organofluorine in biological samples remains unidentified, prompting efforts to develop additional analytical approaches such as advanced separation and semi-quantitation methods.
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[Discussion] Estimated scale of costs to remove PFAS from the environment at current emission rates.
Science
5 Feb 2024 | Sci Total Environ
The significant costs associated with removing and destroying PFAS at the same rate they are currently introduced into the environment – over 100 trillion USD – underscores the urgent need for substantial reductions in production and emissions to address environmental and health concerns effectively.
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EPA proposes some ‘forever chemicals’ be considered hazardous
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2 Feb 2024 | CNN
The US EPA is proposing that it will label nine of the thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” as hazardous.
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Top European Leaders Test Positive for Cancerous ‘Forever Chemicals’
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31 Jan 2024 | Bloomberg
Chemicals linked to severe health issues including cancer, infertility, birth defects and immune system disruptions are everywhere and no one is safe from them — not even top politicians, according to a campaign advocating for a European Union-wide ban.
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EPA Adds Seven More PFAS To Toxic Release Inventory List
Policy
29 Jan 2024
Six PFAS were automatically added for Reporting Year 2024 because EPA had finalized a toxicity value during 2023.
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Study Finds Alarmingly High Levels of PFAS Contamination in Small Estuaries
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29 Jan 2024 | EcoWatch
A new study has discovered that small coastal estuaries contain concentrations of PFAS “forever chemicals” high enough to indicate a worldwide issue.
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Emission inventory of PFASs and other fluorinated organic substances for the fluoropolymer production industry in Europe
Science
29 Jan 2024 | Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts
Air emissions from fluoropolymer production were found to be declining in Europe, but available data suggest that emissions of some non-gaseous PFAS have not decreased.
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In utero exposures to perfluoroalkyl substances and the human fetal liver metabolome in Scotland: a cross-sectional study
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29 Jan 2024 | Lancet Planet. Health
Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy is linked to metabolic changes in the human fetal liver, suggesting early manifestation of potential consequences, as evidenced by a study analyzing metabolites, bile acids, and RNA-Seq data from fetal livers collected between 2004 and 2014.