From NY Post: The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.”
These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands of everyday items, from nonstick pans and fast-food wrappers to waterproof jackets.
Scientists have already linked them to a laundry list of health problems, including liver damage, high cholesterol, fertility troubles, birth defects and several types of cancer.
Now, new research suggests that people exposed to two major environmental toxins — perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) — are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS.
“People with the highest concentrations of PFOS and PCBs had approximately twice as high odds of being diagnosed with MS, compared with those with the lowest concentrations,” said Kim Kultima, study lead, in a press release.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the protective covering of nerves.
“In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “This interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers.”
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms.
Read more at NY Post
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