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Occurrence of selected per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) in food available on the European market - A review on levels and human exposure assessment
Science
5 Oct 2021 | Chemosphere
Fruits and vegetables recently showed relatively high levels of PFASs, and have become a more significant source of PFASs than meat.
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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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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 Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Glucose Homeostasis in Youth
Science
8 Sep 2021 | Environ Health Perspect
Youth exposure to PFHxS was associated with abnormal metabolism in females, especially after puberty.
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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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The role of maternal high fat diet on mouse pup metabolic endpoints following perinatal PFAS and PFAS mixture exposure
Science
8 Sep 2021 | Toxicology
PFAS mixtures were found to have increased detrimental effects, especially when transferred from mother to offspring.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ From a Military Installation at Mitchell Airport Are a Risk to Nearby Drinking Wells, Lake Michigan, a Reports Says
News
1 Sep 2021 | Stevens Point Journal
Despite testing that found ‘forever chemicals’ at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport two years ago, the Department of Defense has yet to move forward with a plan to address the contamination, putting nearby residents with private drinking wells at risk
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Occurrence of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in marine plastic litter from coastal areas of Central Chile
Science
25 Aug 2021 | Mar Pollut Bull
Long-chain PFAS, which can be metabolically degraded into PFOS, were found on six South American beaches in plastic debris.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and risk for polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine leiomyoma, and endometriosis: A Swedish cohort study
Science
25 Aug 2021 | Environ Int
Exposure to high levels of PFAS in drinking water was associated with an increased risk of enlarged and irritated ovaries.
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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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Perfluoroalkyl substances and thyroid stimulating hormone levels in a highly exposed population in the Veneto Region
Science
10 Aug 2021 | Environ Res
PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS exposure in adult males were associated with abnormal thyroid function.
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Perfluorooctane sulfonate and bisphenol A induce a similar level of mast cell activation via a common signaling pathway, Fyn-Lyn-Syk activation
Science
10 Aug 2021 | Food Chem Toxicol
Exposure to PFHxS, PFOA, and PFOS was found to cause inflammation similar to BPA.