In boys, higher exposure to the forever chemical PFDeA was linked to a 9% greater risk of high blood pressure from ages 6 to 12, and a 17% greater risk during the teen years.

Daily household items that have intentionally included forever chemicals will be banned from being sold in Illinois by 2032, following a passing vote through the Illinois legislature.

Here's what you should know, including how to find out if any of the forever chemicals are in your water and how you can limit some exposure to PFAS. USAT analysis of EPA data shows how many water ...

Some water-resistant fabrics, including those used in umbrellas, contain persistent “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. A new review article outlines principles to design PFAS alternatives without ...

“Major PSA: Apple is being sued in a class action lawsuit because the wristband contains forever chemicals that are forever in your skin,” he informs his 297,000 followers. “Apple is keeping ...

"Our study suggests polymers can act as a trojan horse for toxic chemicals," said Da Chen, senior author and scientist at Jinan University in China. "They are added to products as inert large ...

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The presence of extremely high levels of "forever chemicals" has been detected in Holloman Lake near Alamogordo, raising concerns for those who fish, hunt, or camp in the area.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that some Apple Watch wristbands contain potentially hazardous levels of harmful chemicals. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals ...

Original article: January 23, 2025 (3:32 AM ET): A recent study found that smartwatch bands from popular brands, including Apple, contain high concentrations of toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ ...

The complaint cites a recent study that reportedly found some smartwatch bands contain "high levels" of so-called "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The study, by researchers at the University of Notre Dame, found that Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances—otherwise known as PFAS, harmful chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin—were ...

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise ...