Now, a new study has found disturbingly high levels of a particular type of PFAS known as perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in watch bands, most of which are used to strap smartwatches to our wrists.

“We actually saw a full-page ad in a magazine that promoted ‘fluoroelastomer’ watch bands, and my research group was surprised to see anybody advertising PFAS in a product,” Graham ...

Alarmingly, two bands not advertised as such show traces of the chemical as well, indicating a broader problem of contamination. The study found that wristbands costing more than $30 (£24 ...

Speaking of precious-metal Rolexes, 2024 was also the year in which the 1908 dressed in platinum debuted. Rolex launched the 1908 last year as a replacement for the Cellini dress watch. The ice-blue ...

The bands contain fluoroelastomers, synthetic rubbers made from chains of PFAS, to create a material that avoids discoloration and repels dirt. Though this durability makes the bands great for ...

Quick answer: Yes, the Galaxy Watch FE uses standard 20mm watch bands, just like other Galaxy Watch models. It is compatible with most Galaxy Watch bands, as well as third-party 20mm watch straps.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery, her spokesperson announced Saturday, after being hospitalized for an injury while traveling in Luxembourg. The surgery was ...

Dec. 14 (UPI) --Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery in Europe Saturday, after falling earlier in the week while attending an event. The 84-year-old ...

Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, underwent hip replacement surgery today ... on her return to the States was forthcoming. Watch on Deadline Pelosi’s fall was the second ...

Her office said she’s doing “well” and “on the mend.” Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, underwent a successful hip replacement surgery after falling while in Luxembourg with a ...

By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, had hip replacement surgery on Saturday after falling while on an official trip to Luxembourg ...

Former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had hip replacement surgery after injuring herself while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. "Earlier this morning ...