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Forever Chemicals: PFAS – In human blood – Risks, Lawsuits, and Future Implications

The discovery and subsequent investigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), particularly PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), have unfolded as a complex narrative of environmental contamination, health risks, legal battles, and regulatory responses. PFAS, originally developed by 3M and used widely in consumer and industrial products like Scotchgard and firefighting foams, have been found to persist in the environment and accumulate in human bodies over time.