Whether you’ve heard of them before or not, “forever chemicals” are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara and even some food packaging all contain these chemicals.

But in the study group of nearly 180 residents, the Emory team found unusually high levels of exposure. For five of the seven chemicals that researchers tested for, study participants’ blood ...

The PFAS chemicals made by 3M and others are used to make Scotchgard products, firefighting foams and/or a host of heat-, stick- and stain-resistant cookware, carpets, clothing and household products.

They are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down. PFAS are also found in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs and countless ...

Study finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ may be ‘intentionally added’ to some period products ‘Feminine products are essential, but need for a fluorinated wrapper, or fluorinated layer ...