Rollback of PFAS drinking water standards raises safety fears
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water put into place in 2024.
May 20, 2026
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Babies are exposed to more 'forever chemicals' before birth than previously known, new study finds
Babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed to many more "forever chemicals" before birth than scientists previously understood, according to new research published in Environmental Science & Technology.
Feb 18, 2026
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'Forever chemicals' may increase liver disease risk in adolescents by as much as 3-fold
A new study co-led by the Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention (ShARP) Center and the University of Hawai'i has linked certain common "forever chemicals" ...
Jan 6, 2026
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'Forever chemicals' common in cosmetics, but FDA says safety data are scant
Federal regulators have released a mandated report regarding the presence of "forever chemicals" in makeup and skincare products.
Jan 5, 2026
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Harnessing the power of clay to protect communities from toxins
From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary ...
Dec 8, 2025
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PFAS exposure may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before bariatric surgery had smaller improvements in blood sugar over five years, including fasting glucose and hemoglobin ...
Dec 5, 2025
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Recent changes to EU chemicals legislation are rarely reflected in the EU pharmaceutical sector
Several changes have been made to EU chemicals policy and legislation with the aim of making society greener. These changes may affect the pharmaceutical sector in many ways, but they are rarely reflected in pharmaceutical ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Teens with higher blood levels of PFAS regain more weight after bariatric surgery, study finds
Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain, which can undermine treatment success and long-term health, if they have elevated blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior ...
Aug 14, 2025
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Unavoidable forever chemicals may be associated with severe endometriosis
Exposure to harmful chemicals has long been linked to disease, but the specifics surrounding gynecological conditions are largely unknown. A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives by Joanna Marroquin, Ph.D., ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Researchers find 'forever chemicals' impact the developing male brain
"Forever chemicals" or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in consumer and industrial products for the better part of a century, but do not break down in the natural environment. One PFAS, perfluorohexanoic ...
Jul 3, 2025
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