Household Chemicals Tied to Kidney Problems

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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Household Chemicals Tied to Kidney Problems

Widely used household and industrial chemicals may harm the kidneys, researchers say. These manufactured chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
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