Hashtag
The Times

New evidence shows blood or plasma donations can reduce the PFAS 'forever chemicals' in our bodies

  • Written by Mark Patrick Taylor, Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, Macquarie University
New evidence shows blood or plasma donations can reduce the PFAS 'forever chemicals' in our bodiesShutterstock

You might have heard of PFAS, a synthetic chemical found in certain legacy firefighting foams, non-stick pans, carpets, clothes and stain- or water-resistant materials and paints.

PFAS stands for “per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances”. These molecules, made up of chains of carbon and fluorine atoms, are nicknamed...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Should we worry about the XE variant? Maybe not yet, but 'hybrids' will become more frequent as COVID evolves
  2. what are preference deals and how do they work?
  3. Where are the most marginal seats, and who might win them?
  4. Extinct or just missing? The curious case of the native blue-grey mouse
  5. what Booker winner Douglas Stuart did next

Health & Wellness

What to Look for When Choosing a Dental Clinic Melbourne Patients Can Rely On

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Look at the Range of Dental Care Available Choosing a dental practice is easier when patients can access different types of care in one place. A dental clinic Melbourne patients visit may provide gen...

What Do Clinical Teams Need from Their Surgical Supply Partners?

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

In clinical settings, surgical supply partners aren’t just vendors. They sit quietly behind the scenes of operating lists, specialist consultations, treatment rooms and recovery workflows. When they...

The Growing Focus on Communication Development in Children

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

The early developmental years of a child's life represent a critical window for neurological growth, behavioural shaping, and language acquisition. During this formative phase, the ability to interpre...

hacklink zlibraryzlibraryz-librarydeneme bonusu veren sitelerHitbetvippark kayıtPadişahbetjustin tvGalabetviljo kasinotSahabetjojobetjojobetjojobetviljoGalabetpornoPadişahbetzimpler kasinotGalabetkralbetjojobetcasibomcasibomjojobettaraftarium24jojobetcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevanttaraftariumjojobetjojomeritkinghacklink panel