New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. By now, you’ve probably heard of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These manufactured chemicals have been used for almost a century to make everyday products more durable and resistant to water and … Read more
Time to scale back on the fish. People who frequently eat seafood might have an increased risk of exposure to so-called “forever chemicals.” The toxic chemicals, referred to as PFAS, made headlines earlier this week when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the first national restrictions around levels in drinking water. But experts are now … Read more
Water, water everywhere. On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced strict limits on so-called “forever chemicals” — or PFAS — found in drinking water. Experts estimate this could prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancer and other types of chronic conditions, and reduce exposure for 100 million people. But what, exactly, does this mean for you and … Read more
The toxic chemicals known as PFAS are lurking in your house right now — and you’re probably inviting more of them in every day. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluorinated substances, are present in a wide range of everyday items found in most households. The chemicals — frequently referred to as “forever chemicals” due to … Read more
There’s something in the water — and you should get it out. Scientists have sounded the alarm about the group of toxic chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they persist in water, plants, soil and elsewhere in the environment — including animal and human bodies. … Read more
Babies with birth defects. Lab rats with enlarged livers. Dogs that died soon after exposure. These and other dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals,” were hidden from the public, regulators and even company employees, even while the makers of products containing PFAS continued to promote their benefits. A new paper … Read more