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Oh, great. Just when you were starting to get a handle on your BPA exposure, scientists uncover a new one you should worry about. It's called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)—a chemical found in things like nonstick cookware, food wrappers, furniture, and even raincoats—and it's been linked to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The kicker? A full 98 percent of us have PFOA in our bloodstreams. (Protect your body's most important muscle with these tips to Strengthen Your Heart in 30 Days. )Researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) School of Public Health, Morgantown, looked at the health data of 1,200 Americans and compared their PFOA serum levels with the incidence of heart disease. The results: The greater the amounts of PFOA in the bloodstream, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease—regardless of factors like age, race, smoking, BMI, diabetes, and even hypertension. While previous research has linked PFOA to cardiovascular disease in animals, this is the fir...
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