‘Forever chemicals’ now linked to scary disease in teens

By McKenzie Beard | The New York Post | January 10, 2026

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"They’re in your pans, your makeup and your clothes — and now, scientists say they may be quietly putting teens at risk.

So-called “forever chemicals” have already been linked to a long list of health problems, including several types of cancer, immune system damage and birth defects.

A new study raises fresh concerns, suggesting that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during adolescence may sharply increase the risk of developing a dangerous condition that often goes unnoticed until it has caused serious damage."

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• ChemicalsPFAS
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data