The scientists looked for 50 known PFAS compounds and found 31 in the drinking water samples, 21 of which were previously ...

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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals ... as well as parts of East Africa and the western half of Australia. The rest ...

The map shows PFAS chemicals linked to cancer in rivers and drinking water sources; experts warn of persistent risks.

A new review study has revealed that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals,” are ...

Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, but she also writes about U.S. politics, crime and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, ...

If you drink tap water out of a filtered pitcher, it is important to make sure you're using the right type of filter depending on your local contaminants, which in some cases, might be more serious ...