Forever chemicals are formally known as per ... New research found elevated levels of PFAS in some fitness trackers and smartwatches. A new study published in the journal Environmental Science ...

Contrary to the stated goal of making you healthier, the watch bands of your wearables could be doing the opposite.

PFAS are termed "forever chemicals" because they do not ... If you are worried about exposure to PFAS from smartwatch and fitness tracker bands, consider taking these steps: Opt for silicone ...

Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever chemicals ” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed into the skin ...

Peter Ringenberg / University of Notre Dame Peaslee said this is the first study to address PFAS in fitness trackers and smartwatch bands. They’re called “forever chemicals” because they do ...

A study from the University of Notre Dame has revealed that premium smartwatch bands made from fluoroelastomer contain toxic PFAS, chemicals linked to serious health issues. These substances can ...

A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is ...

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Smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful "forever chemical" that could be leaching into users' skin.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (UPI) --Wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker may not be a boon to your health after all. Rather, it could expose the skin to harmful "forever chemicals." The bands contain a ...

The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that some smartwatch and fitness tracker bands may expose the skin to ...