What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?
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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and should we be concerned about them?
“Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water.
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Spokane joins lawsuit against 'forever' chemical manufacturers
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane is joining other municipalities in a lawsuit against chemical manufacturers that are downplaying their part in contaminating waterways nationwide. The lawsuit originated in South Carolina and seeks damages for the effects of PFAS contaminants on natural resources and public health. PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are commonly used in firefighting foam and manufacturing settings. Mayor Lisa Brown announced the...
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Study uncovers the secret of long-lived stem cells
Nothing lives forever, but compared to other cells in the body, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are remarkably long-lived. HSCs are blood-forming cells—they give rise to rapidly dividing progenitor cells, which in turn generate hundreds of billions of cells to fulfill the daily demand of oxygen-delivering red blood cells, disease-fighting white blood cells and clot-forming platelets.