forever chemicals

The effects of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are not the same for women as they are for men

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This story is part of a series, “The Fight Against ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women Face Profound PFAS Risks.” While “forever chemicals” have been linked to numerous adverse health effects, from cancer to kidney disease, they can also have different effects on the bodies of men and women. “Very often you see something in one sex and … Read more

Dangerous “forever chemicals” in water, food and air won’t go away with the new EPA rules. But six simple tactics can reduce your exposure at home.

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A child drinks bottled water in Reynosa, Mexico.Daniel Becerril/Reuters Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS contaminate drinking water, food and air. It may be impossible to avoid PFAS completely, but there are a few simple ways to reduce your exposure. Eating at home, throwing away non-stick pans and unnecessary carpets and filtering your water can help. … Read more