Babies are exposed to more 'forever chemicals' before birth than previously known, new study finds

Babies Are Exposed to More Forever Chemicals in Utero Than Previously Thought

Since teflon was invented in 1938, the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has exploded, leaving researchers studying the consequences struggling to catch up. Today, these “forever chemicals,” named for their stubborn persistence in both our environment and our bodies, are found in smartphone screens, yoga pants, furniture, paint, and more.  Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Now, new research publi…

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.

Scientists Just Discovered Something Alarming in Umbilical Cord Blood

Babies in the womb were exposed to far more “forever chemicals” than scientists ever realized—and we’re only beginning to understand what that means. Babies born from 2003 to 2006 were exposed in the womb to far more “forever chemicals” than researchers once believed, according to a new study published today (February 18) in Environmental Science [...]

PFAS in Umbilical Cord Blood: A Growing Concern

The developing world inside the womb may be far more vulnerable to environmental toxins than previously… The post PFAS in Umbilical Cord Blood: A Growing Concern appeared first on TIme News.

Babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed to many more “forever chemicals” before birth than scientists previously understood, according to analysis in umbilical cord blood

Alarming PFAS exposure found among US babies born in the 2000s

New research reveals that babies born in the US during the 2000s faced far higher PFAS exposure in the womb than previously understood.