Many clinicians remain unaware of the health risks linked to PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS tainted ...

Maine was among the first states to begin extensive water and soil testing and to try to limit further public exposure to ...

Scientists are also working on ways to break these chemicals down before they have a chance to harm humans or the environment. For instance, researchers at the University of Illinois found a way to ...

Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-often called "forever ...

University of Maine researchers are creating a low-cost PFAS testing tool for farmers that delivers faster results via ...

Medical research is ongoing. New study reveals common foods that may be exposing you to dangerous health risk: 'May still be an important source of exposure' first appeared on The Cool Down.

University of Maine researchers were awarded $2.25 million in funding from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) to help commercial farmers manage contamination from ...

Rep. Bill Pluecker (I-Warren) said it's critical to test for PFAS, which have been linked to health concerns including cancer, liver damage, pregnancy complications, increased cholesterol levels ...

Exposure to even trace amounts of PFAS poses a human health risk, according to federal regulators. Advertisement In 2024, DEP tested fish from 43 sites across the state, prioritizing potentially ...

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has dedicated $3 million from the state PFAS Fund for research that could aid farmers in dealing with soil contamination from the ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home’s well water, they wondered how their health might suffer.