Most PFAS exposure happens through drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated food. PFAs are man-made chemicals found in many places' daily items and foods.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are potentially related to many adverse health outcomes and could be transferred from maternal blood to human milk, which is an important exposure ...

This study aimed to develop such a model to assess risk based on PFAS exposure.We analyzed data from 11,705 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2018). Twelve ...

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years, ...

The widespread use of PFAS in firefighting foam and the practice of disposing of waste materials by burying them mean that PFAS, in many instances, have contaminated groundwater. Simcik is working to ...

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The new entries reflect U.S. Department of Agriculture testing gaps: Blackberries had not been tested before, and potatoes returned to the list after concerns over the sprout inhibitor chlorpropham.

How to reduce your exposure to PFAS. Not only are PFAS forever chemicals –– they also are everywhere chemicals. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows that this ...

Prenatal exposure to a class of dangerous, widely used chemicals could be linked to your child having high blood pressure as a teen, according to a new study.Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Dusting, vacuuming, and washing your hands before eating or drinking can also reduce PFAS exposure, Marsit said. Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of high blood pressure for children ...