2-MINUTE READ For decades, scientists have tried—unsuccessfully—to safely reduce and eliminate harmful forever chemicals on a global scale matching the widespread contamination they cause. These, per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are everywhere, from firefighting foam and household paint to...
Besides being worn for working out, leggings seem to be everywhere these days, equating to an over$32 billion dollarbusiness in 2022. At the same time, news headlines continuously warn of the dangers of "forever chemicals" and their impact on our health. Exercise and chemical exposure have be...
New findings indicate that ultrasound technology could be effective in treating per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” to purify contaminated groundwater. These chemicals, developed almost a hundred years ago, were extensively utilized in the manufac...
Nonstick pans. Pizza boxes. Even food itself. It’s impossible to avoid PFAS and BPA entirely, but experts have tips on how to limit your exposure.
'Forever chemicals', the snappier name given to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, can be found in countless products, ranging from semiconductors to fast food packaging. They’re also polluting our food and water and are associated with a variety of health issues. The FT’s...
So the body burdens of these legacy chemicals are high, but these women of the age that are in this room are also exposed to emerging chemicals that we know very little about. (13:15)We can't wait 20 more years to determine the health effects of PFAS exposures that are currently being...
“forever chemicals” amount to something of a specter, having crept into our lives—and bodies—quietly for more than half a century. In the environment, PFAS are clear and odorless. We may hear about them in the headlines, consider them when we turn on the tap for a glass of water ...
It can be hard to avoid PFAS in your diet as these chemicals can be everywhere. The first step is to avoid nonstick cookware and fast food containers and wrappers. The FDA has tested several types of foods to see if some are higher in PFAS than others. They found that seafood may have...
The new law will affect all kinds of things Coloradans buy and use every day, that are made using something called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. They are commonly called "forever chemicals," because of how durable they are, which makes them gre...
What You Need to Know About Forever Chemicals - Toxic chemicals known as PFAS are turning up everywhere, from near the summit of Mount Everest to tap water in Massachusetts. Why are they so prevalent? How dangerous are they to your health? What is the st