New safety concerns over PFAS in food packaging; long waits to see doctors are a public health crisis

The chemicals used in containers like salad bowls and sandwich wrappers may be leaching into food, according to a new study.

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Adobe Study: Ingredient found in salad bowls and burger wrappers less safe than previously thought Toxic chemicals known as PFAS in salad bowls and French fry pouches may be leaching into food, despite efforts to make those materials safer. By Brittany Trang STAT+ | Tobacco control groups oppose a bill targeting disposable vapes — because they worry RJ Reynolds is behind it A new bill would crack down on disposable vapes. But tobacco control groups are opposed, because they worry RJ Reynolds is behind it. By Nicholas Florko Opinion: Long waits to see a doctor are a public health crisis Long doctor appointment wait times are not just an inconvenience, they're a public health disaster. Here are some solutions. By Oliver Kharraz

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