Your thyroid gland plays a vital role in your health—even if you don’t think about it often. It controls hormones that regulate your energy levels, metabolism, and mood. But PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be interfering with your thyroid without you even...
PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are everywhere. In fact, they’ve been detected in the blood of nearly every American. These man-made chemicals are used to make products water- and stain-resistant. Unfortunately, their benefits come at a serious...
You may not see them, smell them, or taste them—but they’re likely in your water. “Forever chemicals,” officially known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are invisible pollutants that have infiltrated water systems across the U.S. and beyond. Once in the...
When you turn on your tap or swim in a lake, you expect the water to be clean and safe. But increasingly, water sources across the country are contaminated with chemicals that are anything but safe—especially for your immune system. One class of these chemicals, PFAS...
Bottled water—it’s everywhere, from your gym bag to your car’s cup holder. It’s convenient, it’s refreshing, and it’s marketed as the purest thing you can drink. But have you ever wondered what keeps it safe to sip? Enter the world of bottled water...
