Study finds high levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in popular smartwatch bands
Smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful "forever chemical" that could be leaching into ...
Your fancy smartwatch band is full of toxic forever chemicals
Pricier bands are more durable, but the material could be a health hazard. According to a new study from the University of ...
Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in smartwatch bands – here's what you need to know
Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of "forever chemicals" ...
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'Forever Chemicals' in Your Smartwatch Band? New Study Finds PFAS in High-End Straps
A Notre Dame study reveals fluoroelastomer smartwatch bands from top brands may contain PFAS, raising concerns about exposure ...
Your Smart Watch Band Might Contain Toxic, Cancer-Linked 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Reveals
Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.
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Forever chemicals found in fitness trackers and smartwatch bands
Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands contain harmful PFAS chemicals, raising health and environmental concerns.
Study Finds 'Forever Chemicals' in This Common Wearable Tech
The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in many household products continues to worry scientists as ...
Smartwatch Shock: Study Finds Harmful Forever Chemicals in Wristbands
Smartwatches and fitness trackers might pose health risks due to high levels of PFHxA, a chemical found in the fluorinated ...
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have elevated levels of PFAS, study says. How concerning are these forever chemicals?
The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, ...
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Elevated Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Smartwatch Wrist Bands
But they may expose the skin to so-called forever chemicals in the process ... menstrual products and fitness wear, including smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands. The bands contain ...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
Prior research has shown that more than a fifth of Americans wear a smartwatch or a fitness tracker — and they do so for ...
Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in smartwatch wristbands – as scientists recommend which ones to buy
ELEVATED levels of potentially toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in several smartwatch wristbands. The chemicals may be more common at certain price points, say scientists.