Long-lasting “forever chemicals,” which can cause damaging health issues, were found in 18 out of…
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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.
Scientists have developed an electrochemical method using metallocene polymers, particularly cobaltocene, to efficiently remove and…
Researchers have recently discovered two naturally-occurring bacteria capable of breaking down chlorinated “forever chemicals,” also…
PFAS exposure poses health risks, with 22% of children exceeding safety limits, prompting European efforts…
A federally funded study led by researchers at Brown University showed links between prenatal exposure…
A recent study conducted by Harvard found that unmonitored PFAS can accumulate and last for…
Widely used in clothing, household products and food, they resist breaking down in the environment.…
PFAS in fabrics fail to prevent stains and harm health and the environment, prompting calls…
‘Forever chemicals’ or PFAS, found in cosmetics and personal care products, pose environmental and health…
UBC’s innovative water treatment system eliminates PFAS effectively, using sustainable methods suitable for rural and…
Exposure to a mixture of chemicals known as PFAS results in changes in biological processes…
Harmful PFAS Found in Canadian Fast-Food Packaging For the first time, researchers from the University…
Food packaging PFAS degrade into toxic molecules, raising health and environmental concerns. A study recently…
Fluorinated HDPE containers leach toxic PFAS into food and the environment, posing significant health risks.…
The study found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in all stain-resistant uniforms tested. According to…
A New Method Beheads PFAS, Causing It To Break Down Into Benign End Products The…
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Consumer and Industrial Items Is Linked to Rising Liver Disease…
Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists discover that a common man-made polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)…