Environmental Factor – December 2024: Diet, lifestyle, and PFAS: Abby Fleisch tackles ‘forever chemicals’
Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one of the most challenging environmental health concerns of our time. Used in products ranging from food packaging and firefighting foams to stain- and water-resistant fabrics, these chemicals are widespread in the modern world. While…