Dec 18, 2024 · Now, a new study has found disturbingly high levels of a particular type of PFAS known as perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in watch bands, most of which are used to strap smartwatches to our...

If you’re concerned, replace your current running watch wrist band with a new one that isn’t made with forever chemicals. I’ve laid out how you can go about making sure a band you’re ...

Jan 22, 2025 · A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is suspected of contributing to health issues. But these chemicals, also ...

Dec 19, 2024 · The study, published this week in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, analyzed 22 watch bands from numerous brands and price points and found that some of these bands contained elevated...

Dec 18, 2024 · More expensive wristbands made from fluorinated synthetic rubber revealed particularly high amounts of one forever chemical, perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), according to a study published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

Jan 18, 2025 · A recent study found high levels of PFAS — per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — in some popular smartwatch bands. These so-called “forever chemicals” are known for their excellent ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed ...

Dec 19, 2024 · A recent study from the University of Notre Dame reveals that the bands of these popular wearable devices may expose users to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” These substances are linked to various health risks and persist in the environment for decades. Forever chemicals in fitness bands

Dec 18, 2024 · Researchers found the forever chemical perfluorohexanoic acid, or PFHxA, at the highest levels in the 22 fitness bands and smartwatches tested. The Environmental Protection Agency says this substance likely causes developmental, blood cell, liver and hormone harms.

Dec 18, 2024 · More expensive wristbands made from fluorinated synthetic rubber revealed particularly high amounts of one forever chemical, perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), according to a study published in...