Levels of potentially health-threatening PFAS chemicals rise with years of service. Volunteer firefighters — who…
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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.
Clothing, bedding, and furniture labeled as water- or stain-resistant are most likely to contain PFAS.…
A study led by Duke University has identified high concentrations of PFAS in commonly used…
PFAS contamination in French agricultural wastes has shifted from phased-out compounds to emerging fluorotelomers, raising…
PFAS “forever chemicals” are polluting indoor air in schools and homes—posing hidden health risks, especially…
Important funding for the intersectoral research work of two INRS professors. Patrick Drogui and My Ali El…
High Levels of Toxic PFAS Found in Cosmetics Many cosmetics sold in the United States…
Children exposed to common household chemicals show significant shifts in their gut microbiome, including reduced…
New science suggests the FDA should test all food chemicals for safety. A food preservative…
Chemicals Found in Pregnant Women and Newborns Scientists at University of California San Francisco have…
Many Chinese cities have unsafe PFAS levels in their drinking water, largely due to ongoing…
A peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Environmental Working Group estimates that more than 200…
Experts call for stricter regulation. A growing number of chemicals in pesticides, flame retardants, and…
Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to…
Drexel University researchers show how cold plasma can eliminate PFAS in water. Researchers from Drexel…
Synthetic chemicals that were released into the environment for the first time 80 years ago…