Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” have been a subject of growing concern in the scientific community due to their persistent nature and potential health effects.  Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and Örebro University recently completed a study that was published in The Lancet Planetary Health. This study revealed fresh and alarming information regarding the effects of PFAS, namely on prenatal development. This is the first study of its sort to quantify PFAS in human fetuses and do comprehensive metabolic profiling. By examining 78 fetuses, it was possible to gain ground-breaking understanding of how these … Continue reading New Study Links PFAS Exposure to Altered Fetal Development, Shifting Focus on Prenatal Health Risks