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Poor Sleep Linked to ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Blood

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” have been linked to poor sleep quality, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. The study looked at blood samples and sleep habits of more than 140 young adults, ages 19 to 24. Results showed that higher levels of four specific PFAS chemicals — PFDA, PFHxS, PFOA, and PFOS — were linked to sleep problems. Participants with the most exposure to these chemicals slept up to 1 hour and 20 minutes less each night...