New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has discovered a link between certain “forever chemicals,” specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. These chemicals, common in nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, and various other consumer products, persist in the environment and accumulate in the body, particularly after menopause when women’s natural expulsion mechanisms, like menstruation, cease.
The study focused on understanding the biological mechanisms by which PFAS contribute to cardiovascular diseases during the…
