waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number ofhealth risks found to be connected to these chemicalshas become increasingly alarming.
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A set of man-made chemicals, some of which are linked to health risks, are pervasive across the globe. But taking these four simple steps can help reduce the presence of PFAS, sometimes called forever chemicals, in your diet. - Videos from The Weather Ch
The prevalence of PFAS is so common thatone 2007 studydetected a presence of the forever chemicals in 98% of Americans. “Because we have been slow to respond to their negative effects, PFAS have been incorporated into so many aspects of modern life that they are very hard to avoid,” Dic...
Until then, there are steps consumers can take to try to ensure they aren't exposing themselves to forever chemicals that may be inadvertently present in products without being disclosed in their ingredient lists. Look at ingredient labels
That sort of change may be far down the road, but the PFAS problem isn’t going anywhere. There’s been an explosion of interest in the issue, and likely more to come. That can’t all be credited to the “forever chemicals” nickname, but it doesn’t hurt. “If you go into a co...
You can’t typically see, taste, or smell them, but you can avoid them. Learn about endocrine disruptors, their effects, and how to reduce exposure in this comprehensive guide. What Are Endocrine Disruptors? Endocrine disruptors are natural or human-made chemicals that can interfere with the ...
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When it comes to your clothes, it’s not about PFAS getting into your skin when you wear them, as much as chemicals making their way into the environment when you wash them. Check the labels on whatever water- or weatherproof garments you’re buying and avoid materials like Gore-Tex or...
Avoid cushioned headboards, billowing canopies, cute ruffles, flowing bed skirts (unless washed regularly with the linen), upholstered furniture, and accent pillows. If possible, remove all carpeting. If that's impossible, low pile is preferable to shag carpeting. Have a non-allergic person vacuum...