You probably have “forever chemicals” in your body. Here’s what that means.

Image caption: A group of chemicals called PFAS, which are found in all kinds of products and drinking water, have been linked with a number of health problems including cancer. Image credit: Getty Images. Interview by Benji Jones. Vox – August 25, 2022. 

A chemist explains how PFAS can harm us — and what to do about them.

Right now, you likely have something unnatural lurking inside your body. It was made by a large corporation and could potentially harm you. That something is called PFAS. Known colloquially as “forever chemicals,” PFAS — short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are a large group of chemicals that make certain products nonstick or stain resistant. Research indicates that these chemicals can be dangerous. Exposure to PFAS is linked to cancers, weakened immune systems among children, weight gain, and a wide range of other health problems. […]

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