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Old PFAS Went Down, but Replacement PFAS Are Rising in Blood
A 2026 study tracking blood samples from 2003-2021 found emerging replacement PFAS are increasing in Americans' bodies.
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Eating PFAS-Contaminated Meat Spiked Blood Levels to 48 ng/mL
A 2026 study found people who ate PFAS-contaminated veal in Denmark had median PFOS blood levels of 48.8 ng/mL.
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PFOA Raises Cholesterol in Older Adults
A 2026 study of 753 elderly adults found PFOA exposure linked to higher total cholesterol through a liver receptor pathway.
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PFOA Damages Ovaries and Its Replacement GenX Isn't Safe Either
A 2026 study found PFOA severely impairs ovarian function in mice and human cells, while GenX shows concerning toxicity signs.
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The Longer You Live in the U.S., the More PFAS You Have
A 2026 study of 11,000 adults found immigrants' PFAS levels rise toward U.S.-born levels the longer they live in America.
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Air Purifiers Cut Indoor Microplastic Levels
A 2026 study in a real office found air cleaners reduce indoor microplastic concentrations, especially with air conditioning.
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The Air Inside Your Home Has More Microplastics Than Outside
A 2026 review found indoor air has higher microplastic levels than outdoor air, with fibers from textiles and furniture.
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PFAS in Your Blood Is Linked to Liver Cancer
A 2026 study of 516 people found six PFAS compounds linked to higher liver cancer risk, with PFOA as the top contributor.
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PFAS Exposure Makes Ovarian Cancer Resist Chemotherapy
A 2026 study found chronic PFAS exposure makes ovarian cancer cells resist chemotherapy, but reducing exposure may reverse it.
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Your Dog's Food Is Contaminated With PFAS
A 2026 study tested pet food in Japan and found widespread PFAS contamination, with hazard levels exceeding safety limits.
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Metal Mixtures Nearly Triple Heart Disease Risk
A 2026 NHANES study of 11,577 adults found heavy metal mixtures linked to 2.8x higher heart disease odds and 2.4x mortality risk.
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Higher Nickel Levels Linked to 12% More Neurological Deaths
A 2026 study of 9,727 older adults found each 1 µg/L increase in urinary nickel raised neurological death risk by 12.3%.
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