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

Pricier bands are more durable, but the material could be a health hazard. According to a new study from the University of ...

A Notre Dame study reveals fluoroelastomer smartwatch bands from top brands may contain PFAS, raising concerns about exposure ...

Your smartwatch band could expose you to PFAS, too, according to surprising results from a recent study conducted at the ...

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their ...

Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.

The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in many household products continues to worry scientists as ...

Smartwatches and fitness trackers might pose health risks due to high levels of PFHxA, a chemical found in the fluorinated ...

The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, ...

Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands contain harmful PFAS chemicals, raising health and environmental concerns.

Prior research has shown that more than a fifth of Americans wear a smartwatch or a fitness tracker — and they do so for ...

New research reveals smartwatch bands, including those from Apple and Samsung, contain toxic forever chemicals like PFHxA..