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PFAs in Podcasts

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Polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals linked to health issues, also known as PFAs.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

And in some places, like New Hampshire, insurance companies are actually required to cover the cost of blood testing for PFAS chemicals.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

So if a person thinks they could have a high exposure to PFAS, they could discuss it with their doctor.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

There is some guidance for doctors on how they might treat patients with higher levels of PFAS exposure.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

But in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control have said there's no currently approved medical treatment for reducing PFAS in the body.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

Your PFAS levels in your blood will decrease over time if you stop ingesting them.

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

Is there any way to get PFAS out of your body if you've already been consuming them, as most of us have?

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

It's not PFAS-free, but I haven't gotten rid of it because I felt like the risk tradeoff felt worthwhile to me in that situation.