Landmark human study finds a link between 'forever chemicals' in cookware and liver cancer

By Andrea Michelson | Insider | August 10, 2022

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"Exposure to chemicals used in nonstick cookware and long-lasting makeup has been linked to elevated liver-cancer risk, researchers at the University of Southern California found.

Scientists have theorized that man-made "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS, were harmful to the liver, based on extensive animal studies and a few analyses involving humans.

But studying cancer risk in humans has proved tricky. It comes with a unique set of challenges, as many factors can affect overall risk, and it would be unethical to expose people to potential carcinogens."