New study reveals that exposure to a group of widely used ‘forever chemicals’ may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

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A new study finds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a large and diverse group of industrial chemicals found in many everyday products – is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes in midlife women.

Published by Laura B.

I'm a degreed librarian with over 30 years of experience as an environmental information professional. I'm currently the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center's Sustainability Information Curator and also manage the Center's strategic communications.

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