Pollutant In The Environment May harm Your Kidneys
Researchers who reviewed 74 studies conducted over 28 years on a widely used environmental pollutant have found evidence that the chemicals may contribute to poor kidney health. Kidney News Online reports on the analysis, which reviewed studies on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. These stain- and grease-repelling chemicals are widely used in textiles, papers, food packaging and fire-fighting foams. PFAS do not biodegrade and have recently been found on military b