Rollback of PFAS drinking water standards raises safety fears
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water put into place in 2024.
May 20, 2026
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Organic Chemical: perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
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Multiple man-made 'forever chemicals' found in 98.5% of people tested
Man-made "forever chemicals" have been detected in 98.8% of blood tests, in a new study which examined more than 10,500 samples. The findings are the latest indication to suggest that nearly every single person in the US ...
May 8, 2026
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'Forever chemicals' may be linked to childhood leukemia
Early exposure to PFAS, a group of widely used compounds known as "forever chemicals," was associated with a higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, according to University of California, ...
Apr 27, 2026
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PFAS directly shown to alter thyroid structure and function
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are used across industries, and are present in waterproof clothing, makeup, carpets, upholstery, cookware, fast-food containers, and myriad other items we encounter in our daily lives.
Apr 13, 2026
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Water contaminated with 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of childhood asthma
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of human-made chemicals found in everything from food packaging to firefighting foam. Often called "forever chemicals" due to their persistence in the environment, ...
Apr 12, 2026
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, perfluoroheptanoic acid, mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality
A model composed of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHA), and the plasticizer mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in Clinical ...
Mar 18, 2026
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PFAS exposure may alter lipid and hormone metabolism in testicular tumor cells
Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) members Ratnakar Singh and Michael Spinella collaborated in new research that fills in critical gaps of understanding in the relationship between testicular cancer growth and the presence ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Louisville found PFAS in drinking water: Trump administration wouldn't require any action
Every day, the Ohio River sends billions of gallons of water flowing past Louisville's pumping station, where the Kentucky city's utility sucks it up to turn it into tap water.
Feb 18, 2026
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Forever chemicals may boost multiple sclerosis risk—is your water safe?
Could plastic byproducts and forever chemicals found in drinking water cause your body to attack your own nervous system? Research from Sweden links higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polychlorinated ...
Feb 5, 2026
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Exposure to PFAS and PCBs linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis
People who have been exposed to both PFAS and PCBs are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). These new research findings are based on analyses of blood samples from more than 1,800 individuals in Sweden, ...
Dec 17, 2025
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