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Researchers find connection between PFAS, kidney function and gut health
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research, the link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage could be due to dysregulation of the gut microbiota, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.
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Researchers find cosmetics, personal care products with fluorinated compon
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Smooth, foamy, and water-resistant. These qualities are highly desired in beauty products, but manufacturers sometimes use fluorine-containing ingredients, including potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to achieve them. Researche
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School uniforms contain dangerous amounts of PFAS: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bloomington [US], September 24 (ANI): A study found that pupils in the US and Canada are routinely exposed through their uniforms to possibly dangerous amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). All nine of the well-known brands of "stain-resistant" school uniforms that the resea
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Researchers discover harmful level of PFAS in school uniforms
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bloomington (Indiana) [US], September 21 (ANI): According to a study, schoolchildren in the United States and Canada are exposed to potentially hazardous levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through their uniforms on a daily basis. The researchers discovered PFAS in all nine
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Chitkara University secures approval of PFAS project from government
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Chandigarh/Himachal Pradesh [India], March 5 (ANI/NewsVoir): Chitkara University has secured approval and received research funding for its project that will estimate the presence of human-made chemicals in rivers and ground/drinking water in Himachal Pradesh.
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Researchers find correlation between household chemicals, gut microbiome i
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): There is a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment, according to a team of researchers.
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Unnecessary exposure of Polyfluoroalkyl substances harmful for humans: Stu
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 17 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that unnecessary exposure of harmful chemicals to humans must be avoided. It should only be used when essential in terms of health, safety and many more.
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