When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

Traces of a chemical that researchers fear could harm human reproduction have been found in dozens of Britain's rivers, a new study has warned. Researchers from York University found trifluoroacetic ...

Here's what you should know, including how to find out if any of the forever chemicals are in your water and how you can limit some exposure to PFAS. USAT analysis of EPA data shows how many water ...

"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher ...

More than 20 percent of U.S. households may rely on drinking water sources contaminated by "forever chemicals," new research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests.

The risk of having potentially harmful chemicals in your drinking water may depend on your zip code. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS ...

PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" since they don't break down in the environment. Interactive map shows water systems where they've been found.

PFAS are commonly called "forever chemicals" because it can take thousands of years for them to break down in the environment. The traces are now found nearly everywhere — in air, water, and soil.

These versions of the chemicals build up in human blood, cause cancer and other diseases and take years to leave the body. Water utilities will need to limit concentrations of the forever ...

MADISON - Wisconsinites worried about "forever chemicals" now have a new way to test for levels in their blood. Quest Diagnostics released a new test for about $300 that will survey blood for nine ...

More: ‘Forever chemicals’ are a growing problem. Here’s what we found when we tested Wisconsin’s drinking water. It's likely that most people have some level of PFAS in their blood, due to ...