The scientific community’s understanding of the health and environmental effects of PFAS is evolving at a rapid pace. At the same time, researchers are developing new technologies to assess and remediate PFAS contamination. This section provides the latest updates on developments in PFAS-related science and technology.
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Turnout gear may be an important PFAS source in stations due to intentional additives and/or contamination from firefighting activities.
February 5, 2021 | Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology
Study found significantly higher serum concentrations of PFAS in US residents residing in homes with low pile carpeting compared with those residing in homes with smooth surface in 2005-2006.
February 4, 2021 | Environmental Research
Study indicates that n-PFOA and PFHxS were positively associated with levels of several androgen indicators (which lead to higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases) in postmenopausal women, particularly among overweight/obese ones.
February 3, 2021 | Environment International
Results showed that PFAAs in lettuce and spinach crop tissues increased at increasing PFAAs water values.
February 2, 2021 | Science of the Total Environment
The participants in the EuroMix study were exposed to PFASs through their diet and PCP use. Several PFASs were found to be positively associated with fish consumption. Sunscreen, mouthwash, and lip gloss/lip balm were found to be positively associated with PFASs.
January 30, 2021 | Environmental Research