The negative health impacts from contamination by so called "forever chemicals" in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion a year in social costs, a University of Arizona-led ...

Find out how combined chemical exposures and genetics may raise multiple sclerosis risk in new population research.

People with higher blood levels of certain manufactured compounds that persist in the environment are more likely to be ...

Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about ...

Bottled water is often viewed as a cleaner alternative to tap water, yet some of the leading bottled water brands contain dangerously high levels of enduring forever chemicals.

When we talk about the health effects of PFAS, we commonly think about any physical effects on the body. For instance, does exposure to these long-lasting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals increase ...

EPA proposes some stricter PFAS rules for medical device makers, cutting reporting timeline from 6 to 3 months as companies ...

When we talk about the health effects of PFAS, we commonly think about any physical effects on the body. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. For instance, does exposure ...

PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', are linked to various health issues, including cancer. Despite bans on some compounds, they persist in the environment. Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” the risks to their babies’ health substantially ...

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it ...