SandboxAQ is going after forever PFAS 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...
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...
Forever chemicals, a.k.a. PFAS, get this name because they don’t break down easily. These harmful chemicals can be found in everyday products like clothing, appliances, food packaging, food, and drinking water. Though public water suppliers are taking action to rid water of these harmful ...
So-called 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have increasingly made the headlines, as more people become aware of these almost-indestructible toxic chemicals, which are to be found in thousands of products, places, food and water across Europe. As nature cannot break down the man-made chemicals, PFAS...
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.
Today, scientists understand that exposure to PFAS can cause a number of human health issues such as birth defects and cancer. But because the bonds inside these chemicals don’t break down easily, they’re notoriously difficult to remove from the environment. ...
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', 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...
“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...