How forever chemicals (PFAS) may affect your health

Cleveland Clinic | April 27, 2026

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“Forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, are all around us — and that’s a reality that comes with health risks.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) linked to cancers and other health issues. These EDCs can build up in your body and stick around for years after you come in contact with them.

“EDCs are everywhere, and you’re being exposed to them constantly through what you eat, breathe and touch,” says metabolism researcher Christopher Hine, PhD. “Over time, that exposure can cause both acute and long-lasting problems in your body.”

So, how concerned should you be about PFAS? Let’s find out with Dr. Hine."