Synthetic chemicals that are common on the packaging of food products and some kitchenware can increase a person's likelihood of developing cancer more than four-fold, a new study finds.Researchers at the University of Southern (USC), in , found that 'forever chemicals' - often found on non-stick cooking products along with other common consumer goods - can increase a person's risk of developing non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, one of the most common forms of liver cancer. People who had the most recorded exposure suffered a 4.5-fold increased risk of developing the cancer.The and Prevention that these chemicals are everywhere. From non-stick cookware tap water, to seafood, waterproof clothing, cleaning products and even shampoo, the chemicals are everywhere. The true risk of them was not known until fairly recently either, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cut the acceptable level in household products more than 99 percent in June.
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