PolicySaturday, March 14, 2026The Guardian
Fetuses likely have more ‘forever chemicals’ in blood than thought – report
A recent study testing 120 umbilical cord blood samples in the US identified 42 types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," indicating fetuses may bear higher levels of these harmful compounds than previously recognized. This underscores the need for stringent regulatory measures to limit PFAS exposure to protect prenatal health.
