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NIH study links PFAS exposure to higher ER-negative breast cancer risk

A new NIH study reports that exposure to PFOA and PFOS is associated with a 67% and 93% higher rate of ER-negative breast cancer, respectively. The findings are based on observational data and require replication, but they add to growing evidence of health risks from 'forever chemicals' and may prompt regulatory review.

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