Rubber naturally breaks down due to exposure to heat, sunlight, and oxygen. This can lead to cracking, hardening, and reduced ...

Imagine planning a camping trip for just you and one of your friends, but then you find out that your friend invited his ...

Short-chain PFAS chemical PFHxA causes anxiety and memory problems in male mice, challenging safety assumptions.

The Cambridge team tested 89 strains of bacteria, many of them commonly found in the human gut. They discovered that at least ...

Residents and scientists warn that PFAS contamination in harbor water could pose serious health and environmental risks, ...

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

A study by the Waterkeeper Alliance documented elevated PFAS concentrations downstream of wastewater treatment facilities and ...

In boys, higher exposure to the forever chemical PFDeA was linked to a 9% greater risk of high blood pressure from ages 6 to 12, and a 17% greater risk during the teen years.

Here's what you should know, including how to find out if any of the forever chemicals are in your water and how you can limit some exposure to PFAS. USAT analysis of EPA data shows how many water ...

Forever chemicals, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS are synthetic, long-lasting chemicals, and have been used since the 1950s for water repellent.

You may also enter an address in the search box to locate the nearest water systems. Don't see a map? Click here. Altogether, USA TODAY found 774 systems don’t meet the limits for forever chemicals.

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- toxic chemicals found in products like nonstick pans and personal care items -- can linger in the body for up to 20 years, earning them the nickname ...