Study links 'forever chemicals' to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Tampa Bay Water awarded $21M+ in class action settlement over 'forever chemicals'

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa Bay Water officials said a new settlement will help them keep drinking water safe across three counties. The law firm representing Tampa Bay Water announced an estimated $21 million settlement in the class action lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Florida signs $245 million in contracts for ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Here’s a look by the numbers Hillsborough County Commissioner …

PFAS exposure may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-often called "forever chemicals"-may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers.

Scientists issue warning after discovering invisible threat lurking in popular fishing area: 'A key source of exposure'

Scientists are warning San Francisco-area residents about dangerous "forever chemicals" that have slipped into the Bay, but that isn't stopping local anglers from fishing there. What's happening? A recent study discovered high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in 10 species of fish that live throughout the Bay, including largemouth bass, white sturgeon, and common carp.  Bay Nature reported on the findings and local anglers' response…

Forever chemicals in household objects linked to type 2 diabetes, scientists warn

PFAS can disrupt metabolism and increase diabetes risk, study finds

Study links 'forever chemicals' to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often called "forever chemicals"—may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers. The findings were published in eBioMedicine.

Link discovered between household chemicals and type 2 diabetes

New York scientists have warned ‘forever chemicals’ in household objects could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To conduct the study, which was published late last night, experts analysed health records and blood samples from 360 people, comparing individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to those without. They found people with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) – otherwise known as ‘forever chemicals’ …