Stain repellent chemical linked to thyroid disease in adults
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 08:14
in Health & Medicine
A study by the University of Exeter and the Peninsula Medical School for the first time links thyroid disease with human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOA is a persistent organic chemical used in industrial and consumer goods including nonstick cookware and stain- and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics.