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PFAS in Water Linked to 6,900 Cancer Cases Annually

1/17/2025

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Research by Shiwen Li reveals a troubling connection between PFAS in U.S. drinking water and a surge in cancer cases, particularly affecting the mouth and throat, with estimates of 4,600 to 6,900 new cases each year. Meanwhile, a Notre Dame study uncovers alarming PFAS levels in smartwatch bands, raising serious health concerns about skin absorption. Together, these findings underscore the urgent need to address PFAS exposure.

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Research by Shiwen Li reveals a troubling connection between PFAS in U.S. drinking water and a surge in cancer cases, particularly affecting the mouth and throat, with estimates of 4,600 to 6,900 new cases each year. Meanwhile, a Notre Dame study uncovers alarming PFAS levels in smartwatch bands, raising serious health concerns about skin absorption. Together, these findings underscore the urgent need to address PFAS exposure.