Forever Chemicals: What PFAS Are and Why They Matter
Scientists are concerned about a group of human-made chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that are found in many everyday products like …
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Invisible Chemicals in Asian Water and Food: What You Need to Know
Scientists discovered that millions of people across Asia are exposed to harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) through contaminated water and food. …
Read MoreToxic Chemicals May Affect Baby Development Through Placenta
Researchers studied how common environmental chemicals called PFAS affect the placenta—the organ that feeds a developing baby. They examined placental tissue …
Read MoreForever Chemicals May Harm Baby's Energy, But Folate Offers Protection
Researchers studied 572 pregnant women and their newborns to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS (found in non-stick cookware, …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Kids from Brain-Harming Chemicals in the Womb
Researchers studied 728 mother-child pairs in China to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS affect children's thinking and learning …
Read MoreWhy Some Harmful Chemicals Build Up in Tomatoes More Than Others
Scientists discovered why certain toxic chemicals called PFAS accumulate differently in fruits like tomatoes. They found that chemicals with a specific type of …
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