What are PFAS? "Forever chemicals" and their health effects, explained
Widely used chemicals called PFAS returned to the headlines as the Environmental Protection Agency a...
Forever Chemicals
EPA announces first-ever national regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is issuing a nat...
Food packaging containing toxic "forever chemicals" no longer sold in U.S., FDA says
Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold i...
The EPA is proposing that 'forever chemicals' be considered hazardous substances
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing that nine PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," ...
BPA, phthalates "widespread" in supermarket foods, regardless of packaging, Consumer Report says
Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, s...
New study finds PFAS "forever chemicals" in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.
Almost half of the United States' tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as "forever...
'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds
At least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with at least one form of PFAS known as...
Proposed rule on PFAS "forever chemicals" could cost companies $1 billion, but health experts say it still falls short
A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic...