Kids Exposed to “Forever Chemicals” May Grow Up With Weaker Bones

Common “forever chemicals” could quietly undermine kids’ bone strength before they even reach adulthood. New research published today (March 17) in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) early in life could play a role in how children’s bones form during adolescence. PFAS are man-made chemicals commonly [...]