Researchers from the University of South California found an association between higher levels of phenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and previous diagnoses of cancer.

• The study looked at data from 10,000 people who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2005 and 2018.
• Women with higher levels of PFAS and phenols in their blood were more likely to have had a previous diagnosis of melanoma, ovarian cancer or uterine cancer.
• PFAS are found in everyday products and some drinking water.
• Phenols are mixed into plastics to make them more durable.
• Researchers advocate for better regulations and policy change to reduce PFAS exposure.

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