‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Blood of Nearly 98 per Cent of Queenslanders

Researchers make concerning discovery after examining blood samples from birds: 'We need to find out more about the sources'

As we gain more knowledge about the substances that make up our world, it gets easier to identify toxins that damage humans and wildlife. Unfortunately, we're finding these harmful substances in unexpected places and quantities, with negative impacts on our long-term health. One recent study, reported by Norwegian SciTech News, revealed that harmful PFAS are found in higher concentrations than we ever knew in China's birds — and the implications…

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren’t What I Expected.

The test kit, sold by Bryan Johnson, is $150.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in blood of nearly 98 per cent of Queenslanders

The synthetic chemicals are found in everyday products ranging from the linings of takeaway coffee cups and pizza boxes to carpets and non-stick cookware. They are almost universally in our bloodstream.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in blood of 97 per cent of Victorians

Synthetic chemicals called PFAS have been detected in the blood of almost all Australians, in growing concentrations with age. The health impacts are unknown.

The Toxic Fast Food Condiment Mistake Everyone Needs To Avoid - Tasting Table

Toxic PFAS forever chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in fast-food packaging, meaning you shouldn't squirt your condiments onto them.

They are stuck in pans, carpets and packaging - and spread unnoticed in B den, plants and drinking water. PFOS are all over the place. But an inconspicuous grey substance could help to get them out of the water: iron powder. (Continue reading)