
By BY PAM BELLUCK AND ALLISON MCCANN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/8fMg0qn

The EPA on Tuesday announced the proposal for six substances commonly known as PFAS, which are human-made chemicals that are used as oil and water repellents and coatings for common products including cookware, carpets, and textiles.
Three years after COVID-19 rocked the world, the pandemic has evolved into a steady state of commonplace infections, less frequent hospitalization and death, and continued anxiety and isolation for older people and those with weakened immune systems.

Having painful gums and missing teeth can make it difficult to chew healthy food. This can lead to nutritional deficiency.