A study reveals that higher PFAS levels during pregnancy correlate with greater weight and body…
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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.
A new water treatment system developed by UBC researchers efficiently removes and destroys PFAS pollutants…
Researchers have developed a chalk-based coating for textiles that can lower air temperatures beneath the…
The room-temperature defluorination technique presents a promising approach for handling perfluoroalkyl substances. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs),…
UTEP study reveals that both nanoplastics and forever chemicals modify crucial proteins in breast milk…
A recent study by Fudan University found high levels of PFAS in maternal and infant…
Recent research reveals that ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS can be absorbed through human skin,…
A study on PFAS in the Great Lakes shows uniform pollution levels from precipitation and…
The method addresses pollution caused by fire suppressant foams. As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
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Research emphasizes establishing safety guidelines for “forever” chemicals in seafood A study led by Dartmouth…
A new study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney suggests that…
Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have found that the presence of…
Researchers report one of the fastest and most sensitive approaches yet for detecting toxic per-…
The new method breaks up dangerous chemicals into harmless substances. New findings indicate that ultrasound…
Scientists have developed an innovative approach to incorporate harmful perfluoroalkenes into N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. Commonly…
Roundup weed killer ingredient linked to a surge in mysterious kidney diseases in rural Sri…
A University of New Mexico study finds many U.S. water sources contain toxic contaminants. Climate…