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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

May 14, 202619:34Science & Medicine

According to the CDC, virtually all Americans have PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in our bodies. These manmade substances have been linked to cancer, high cholesterol, thyroid disease and more. This episode, take steps to...

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water? is an episode from Life Kit: Health by NPR. According to the CDC, virtually all Americans have PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in our bodies. These manmade substances have been linked to c...

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Published May 14, 2026, 19:34 long, audio available.

Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

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