Study reveals how 'forever chemicals' may impact heart health in older women
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignNew research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”) with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. Specifically, the study reveals how PFAS chemicals interact with pro-inflammatory pathways in older women, providing potential explanations for the increased risk.