Scientists have discovered that many popular smartwatch bands contain surprisingly high levels of a concerning chemical called PFHxA (perfluorohexanoic acid), which can be absorbed through the skin.

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

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 ...

Smartwatch bands from some major brands contain high concentrations of toxic "forever chemicals," which could increase cancer risks. These bands, made from fluoroelastomers, were found to contain ...

Scientists have found that several popular smartwatch bands contain significant levels of PFHxA (perfluorohexanoic acid), a concerning chemical that can be absorbed through the skin. In a detailed ...

Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in some models These chemicals are potentially toxic and have been ...

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A recent study published in the journal "Environmental Science & Technology Letters" has found that many popular smartwatch bands contain high levels of toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. These ...