Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called forever chemicals, constitute a large group of synthetic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon.

In a new study appearing in Environmental Science and Technology, researchers found high levels of ultrashort-chain per- and ...

New research from the University of Newcastle has revealed that PFAS levels matching those found in the Williamtown ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood ...

The blood of people exposed to PFAS-contaminated water predominantly consisted of ultrashort-, not long-chain, molecules ...

Detractors have noted the potential costs. Officials spark backlash with controversial plan for drinking water supply: ...

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), ranking member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing EPA, sent a letter ...

Managing our exposure to harmful chemicals in this day and age is easier said than done, with most consumer products on the ...

A study of mice that have ingested water contaminated with "forever chemicals" has detected impacts on male reproduction and ...

The Government of Canada has announced its intention to designate PFAS, a family of thousands of human-made chemicals known for their oil- and water-resistant properties, as “toxic” under the Canadian ...