The PFASt and the Furious: Endocrine Expressway

On this week's podcast episode, we tackle a topic that is splashed across every news outlet - PFAS and, more broadly, endocrine disruptors. To cover this very important issue we are joined by TWO experts: a toxicologist and a clinical endocrinologist. We start with an overview of the endocrine system and endocrine disruptors, both natural and synthetic. We then focus on PFAS specifically-- what they are, how risk is assessed, sources of PFAS, and other important concepts like bioaccumulation. We discuss perceived risk versus actual risk and myths and misconceptions about PFAS and endocrine disruptors that have led to a lot of public fear and anxiety. This is a very complex and nuanced discussion, so you'll need to tune in for all the details!

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