How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Increase Cancer Risk

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How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Increase Cancer Risk
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Invisible invaders lurk in tap water, cling to cookware, and hide in food packaging, posing a silent threat to people’s health. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” have infiltrated our environment, food, and even our bodies.

As communities across the nation grapple with contamination, scientists are uncovering links between these persistent pollutants and various cancers.

What Are PFAS?

Because of their resistance to breakdown, PFAS have persisted in the environment for centuries. Their widespread use has led to their ubiquitous presence in water supplies, food, and soil. These chemicals accumulate in the body and environment over time.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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