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Study: Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.

The CDC is asking doctors to test patients for sinister forever chemicals in their blood. PFAS are known as forever chemicals due to their ability to remain in the body and the environment for years.

CDC has updated guidance for clinicians on PFAS exposure, including the importance of blood testing.

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to remove PFAS, a family of chemicals used for waterproofing and stain-proofing among other uses. -- Orange County Register via Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to remove PFAS, a family of chemicals used for waterproofing and stain-proofing among other uses. -- Orange County Register via Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to remove PFAS, a family of chemicals used for waterproofing and stain-proofing among other uses. -- Orange County Register via Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to remove PFAS, a family of chemicals used for waterproofing and stain-proofing among other uses. -- Orange County Register via Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to remove PFAS, a family of chemicals used for waterproofing and stain-proofing among other uses. -- Orange County Register via Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

In this July 1, 2021, file photo, well water runs through pre-filters at a new water treatment plant along Kimberly Ave. in Fullerton, CA. The plant is used to

High temperatures can be even more dangerous for those who take medications to treat a wide variety of common conditions, disorders and health issues.