PFDA, a PFAS “forever chemical,” can cause craniofacial birth defects by disrupting retinoic acid regulation…
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals widely used for their water- and grease-resistant properties in products like non-stick cookware, food packaging, and firefighting foams. Often called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down in the environment, PFAS can accumulate over time in water, soil, and living organisms, including humans. Research has linked exposure to certain PFAS compounds with health issues, such as liver damage, immune system effects, and increased risk of some cancers. Their persistence and potential toxicity have raised environmental and public health concerns, leading to regulatory actions aimed at reducing PFAS contamination and seeking safer alternatives.
Common “forever chemicals” could quietly undermine kids’ bone strength before they even reach adulthood. New…
A new European project aims to reinvent green hydrogen without toxic PFAS or costly rare…
The Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework calls for the elimination of plastic pollution by 2030.…
Babies in the womb were exposed to far more “forever chemicals” than scientists ever realized—and…
The chemicals that helped save the ozone layer may be quietly seeding the planet with…
Scientists have found a way to trap and break down “forever chemicals” instead of just…
Firefighter turnout gear is designed to protect against extreme heat and hazards, but new research…
A photosynthetic bacterium shows promise in capturing PFAS, offering new hope for microbial cleanup of…
Engineers have crafted a new non-stick coating that could finally give Teflon some competition—without the…
A study from Catholic University in Piacenza investigates the impact of forever chemicals that pose…
New catalyst developed at Goethe University Frankfurt can break strong carbon-fluorine bonds, with potential applications…
Researchers develop highly effective filter material to Remove hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water. PFAS…
Smartwatches and fitness trackers might pose health risks due to high levels of PFHxA, a…
Scientists have found toxic PFAS in drinking water samples from around the world, with higher…
A UC Riverside team has found bacteria that break down “forever chemicals” in water, potentially…
A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans,…
Researchers have identified increasing concentrations of the persistent pollutant trifluoroacetate in Denmark’s groundwater over the…