New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS—widely known as "forever chemicals"—cross the placenta and breast milk to ...

PFAS, found in everyday items, may weaken babies’ immune cells and immune systems before birth and during infancy.

Researchers found that PFAS exposure in firefighters alters microRNAs tied to cancer and other diseases. Analyzing blood ...

Like asbestos, PFAS were prized for industrial utility but are now linked to long-term, latent health risks. This complicates ...

A new study from the University of Rochester finds that developmental exposure to a type of “forever chemical” known as PFHxA ...

A federally funded project aimed at tracking toxic PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in the air near a North Carolina chemical ...

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 ...

PFAS exposure has been linked to health problems, including hormonal disruption, immune system damage, and increased risk of certain cancers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...

A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids at greater risk, a new study found.

But when PFAS turns up in sludge used as fertilizer, it can become a problem. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to developmental delays in children, reproductive ...

An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention.