Forever Chemicals

Tiny Chemical Footprints, Lasting Immune Changes in Our Babies

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Tiny Chemical Footprints, Lasting Immune Changes in Our Babies

It’s deeply concerning when we learn that substances we thought were contained might be traveling where we least expect them, affecting the most vulnerable among us. New research is shedding light on a silent pathway: tiny amounts of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ are crossing the placenta and entering breast milk. This means they can … Read more

Tiny Traces, Big Impact: How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Our Babies’ Immunity

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Tiny Traces, Big Impact: How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Our Babies' Immunity

As a climate scientist, I’m constantly looking at how our environment shapes our future. Today, I want to talk about something deeply personal and concerning: how the chemicals we release into the world can affect the very next generation. New research has revealed that minuscule amounts of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ are crossing the … Read more