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.





