Showing posts with label thyroid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thyroid. Show all posts

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Stain repellent chemical linked to thyroid disease in adults

Stain repellent chemical linked to thyroid disease in adults

ScienceDaily (2010-01-21) -- For the first time, a study links thyroid disease with human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) -- a persistent organic chemical used in industrial and consumer goods including nonstick cookware and stain- and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics. ... > read full article