Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population
From 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.
By Patricia Kime
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VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victims
The move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans.
VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer
The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News
Study links ‘forever chemicals’ to testicular cancer in US troops
The military first documented health concerns surrounding chemicals known as PFAS decades ago yet has continued to use firefighting foam made with them.
By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, KFF Health News