F urther testing has shown shown raised levels of a potentially cancer-causing substance near to a chemical plant, a council ...

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...

Also known as perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA is a human-made chemical. It's part of the same class of chemicals as PFAS. You’ll find PFOA in products that resist sticking, heat, water, stains, and ...

Cancer rates in the neighbourhood are broadly in line with those in surrounding areas. But retired kitchens salesman Mr ...

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is widely used in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) and microchips, but it is being phased out because it is a significant contaminant in drinking water.

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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS) put to the test BfR Communication No. 027/2018 of Aug. 14, 2018 Peer-Reviewed Publication ...

Quinete’s team found 21 types of PFAS, including two banned substances, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The most frequently identified type, ...