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'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Issues


When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found.

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