Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have the nickname 'forever chemicals' thanks to their persistence in the ...

Learn more about the microbes that take in PFAS, the harmful, long-lasting chemicals that can hang out in the human body for years at a time.

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...

As research continues on forever chemicals, the study authors recommend reducing exposure by avoiding PFAS-coated cooking ...

The newly proposed Military PFAS Transparency Act would create a public online dashboard to track clean-ups of cancer-causing ...

Saint-Louis, France has banned tap water after tests showed contamination of PFAS (Poly- and Per-Fluoroalkyl Substances), ...

The hope is that these important first responders can be better protected. Lawmakers move to ban overlooked threat putting ...

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

How PFAS Can Harm Your Health. Even at low levels, these chemicals have been linked to kidney disease, lowered immunity in kids, and a variety of other health concerns. By Kevin Loria ...

PFAS chemicals, “forever chemicals,” get into your body through common household items and your food. ... Continue research to understand the long-term harm for humans and the environment.