A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as 'forever chemicals.'
PFAS exposure from high-seafood diets may be underestimated, finds study retrieved 12 April 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-pfas-exposure-high-seafood-diets.html
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