Scientists said they have located a new source of blame for the rise in obesity in the United States and elsewhere: distressingly common chemicals found in our homes — and our drinking water.
The recently completed study, conducted jointly by the Universities of Rhode Island and Southern Denmark, honed in on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as likely culprits.
Found in everything from makeup to microwave popcorn bags to nonstick skillets, PFAS, frequently referred to as “forever” chemicals due to their surprising resilience, are present in a wide range of everyday items found in most households.
And when they’re not in your home, they’re being discharged by someone else’s into your water supply, via waste runoff, the study said.
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