More Evidence Emerges About Risk of ‘Forever Chemicals’

The latest findings reveal a concerning link between exposure to contaminated drinking water and an increased likelihood of death from cardiovascular disease. A new study conducted in the Veneto region of Italy has connected exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their persistence in both the human body and the environment.

There are more than 15,000 PFAS chemicals, several of which were found in drinking water samples collected from the Veneto region, including PFOA…