PFAS exposure in children

Nonstick Pan Chemicals Linked to Weaker Bones in Kids

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Nonstick frying pan and child forearm exam with bone overlay illustrating PFAS exposure linked to lower bone density in kids

CLIFF NOTES: A UNC-led study published in March in the Journal of the Endocrine Society examined PFAS exposure and children’s bone density. Researchers tracked 218 children from birth to age 12 and measured PFAS in blood at birth and ages 3, 8, and 12. Higher blood levels of PFOA were consistently associated with lower forearm … Read more

EPA Claims Progress on PFAS, Instead Cut Protections

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Stylized banner image showing smoky factory stacks, a crop-dusting plane over fields, polluted water with a dead fish, and a glass of water, with centered text: “EPA & PFAS: Spinning Progress, Raising Risks.”

CLIFF NOTES EPA is accused of spinning PFAS progress while weakening protections. EPA is said to be taking credit for work started under Biden. PFAS reporting was set to start in July 2025. A delay and importer exemptions were proposed. Standards for six PFAS were finalized with five years to comply. EPA sought to drop … Read more