The MSU study shows the long -term influence of PFAs on drinking water / public news service

A new study by the Michigan State University researchers revealed permanent PFAS effects on the drinking water of a municipality in Michigan near an old paper mill.

PFAs are “Forever Chemicals” that get into the body and do not collapse easily, often in products such as non -stick pans and waterproof gear.

The study focused on a city in the southwest of Michigan, in which the PfAS contamination in drinking water was first identified in 2018. It is the first study that examines PFAs in both tap water and in blood in a community that is exposed to chemicals.

Courtney Carignan, assistant professor of food science and human diet at the Michigan State University and the main author of the study, said the most important results of the study.

“The values ​​we see in the blood increased and for some people over the national academies that recommended that wherever they would start to need additional medical screening for certain effects on PFAS's health,” said Carignan. “It is good that this community got this intervention.”

The study showed that PFAS compounds in the body remained on clean water three years after switching. The results provide a starting point for the understanding of PFAS risks and how well intervention strategies work.

Study participants who drank contaminated water were divided into two groups: those with high exposure from city water and people with lower exposure from private wells. The PFAS levels in the blood rose every year of exposure to both groups. Women in the group with low exposure had lower values ​​than men, probably due to biological factors. Carignan found that a separate study identified important sources for PFAS contamination.

“We found that closer proximity to airports, military fire training and wastewater treatment plants in these public water systems rather had PFAS contamination,” emphasized Carignan.

Studies show that PFAS compounds are found in the blood of most Americans. People with the highest values ​​were people who were exposed to work or about contaminated drinking water.

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At least two people in Illinois have tested positively for measles, and civil servants of public health work to combat misinformation to combat vaccines in order to contain the spread.

Health officers said that the measles virus was very contagious and especially for babies and small children as well as people who are pregnant or immune. It can cause pneumonia, brain damage and in some cases even be fatal.

Dr. Kiran Joshi, preliminary operating officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health, said that it was also avoidable by vaccination, with two doses of measles-mump-rubella vaccines offer almost 100% lifeline protection.

“77 percent of the people who got measles this year were by chance,” emphasized Joshi. “Vaccination is incredibly protective.”

Joshi added in the past 50 years, the measles vaccine has saved more than 150 million lives worldwide. He found that the department started a campaign to counteract some misinformation in circulation.

Public health officers focus on the campaign efforts on non -vaccinated people. Joshi explained that it involves several talks with hesitant patients and provided demonstrable information. He emphasized misinformation about preventive measures such as taking vitamin A, which are proven and not scientifically proven.

“There are many myths such as B. 'vaccines can cause autism,” emphasized Joshi. “I would like to categorically state that it is wrong that there are no credible evidence that support this and continue to maintain these myths.”

Joshi added that the myths may have contributed to more than 900 measles cases that were reported across the country.

“If you look at research when you look at the evidence, all of this was exposed to rather strict standards,” surfed Joshi. “We also go to the nature of science that you have to be able to repeat studies. You have to act as a whole instead of a kind of cherry picking.”

He advised everyone with questions to talk to their basic supplier about their vaccine files and to ensure that they receive health information from reputable sources.

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May is the American stroke month and the American Heart Association wants Missourians to know the signs and take measures.

Stroke is the most common cause of death in the state, and in the United States almost 800,000 people suffer from one. In 2021, heart disease and stroke in the United States took more lives than all types of cancer and chronic lung diseases.

Lana Wilhelm, a nurse and lawyer for nursing staff, was appointed hero in 2025 by the American Stroke Association after helping her husband to recover from a stroke. She shared tips on how people can manage their risk.

“If you have diabetics, make sure that you are well managed and follow your doctor's command,” Surft Wilhelm. “High blood pressure: take your medicine? Watch your diet? Make sure you check your blood pressure regularly? Movement, good nutrition.”

The Heart Association said that he remember the “quick” acronym when he was looking for warning signs: facial fieler, arm weakness, language problems and “time to call 911”. According to the American Stroke Association, about every fourth people who survived a stroke has another.

Wilhelm emphasized that entire families are affected when a loved one suffers a stroke. She asked the supervisors of the survivors of strokes to seek support groups and other resources to help them deal with these challenges.

“Sometimes they just want to throw in the towel as a caregiver,” Wilhelm admitted. “They are exhausted, they are tired, they are concerned and it is just nice to be able to speak to other men and women who get it and can help with this whole process.”

Data from the American Stroke Association show that more than 53 million Americans serve as supervisors, including those who take care of stroke survivors.

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Despite the uncertainty about the financing of Medicaid Finance in Congress, Tennessee is progressing to improve the health results of the people with a health staff program in the community.

The Medicaid program from Tennessee, Tenncare, works with the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association to offer a accreditation program to promote best practice for training and support the workforce.

Nikayla Boyd, managing director of the association, said that health personnel in the community will connect people to provide and promote healthy habits. She found that the pilot credit program is underway and that a full start expects until 2027.

“In addition to individual certification, we also accredit the actual CHW program,” said Boyd. “Accredited this program, this organization, this employer.”

Tenncare finances grants for up to 14 organizations to conclude the accreditation process. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are around 600 community health workers in the state, but Boyd argued that more was needed.

Boyd pointed out that they work with the national quality assurance Committee to design the accreditation programs. Some focus on certain diseases, while others mainly address the social determinants of health.

“So far we have six programs in Tennessee that have been accredited,” Surft Boyd. “Two in Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach, two at Siloam Health, one in regional health and then another at the mental health cooperative.”

Boyd added that an organization had to meet seven standards to be accredited. For those who work with Community Health Workers, they contain the full scope of training from attitudes to evaluations, support and supervision.

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