Smartwatches and fitness trackers might pose health risks due to high levels of PFHxA, a chemical found in the fluorinated rubber used in premium wristbands. These findings highlight potential skin exposure concerns from daily wearable tech.

Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have called for more comprehensive studies and greater transparency from manufacturers after a study found elevated levels of so-called "forever chemicals" in some consumer smartwatch and fitness tracker bands.

Your fitness tracker might be helping you count steps and monitor your heart rate, but it could also be exposing you to potentially harmful chemicals, according to new research. Scientists have discovered that many popular smartwatch bands contain surprisingly high levels of a concerning chemical called PFHxA (perfluorohexanoic acid),

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their days (and nights). But they may expose the skin to so-called forever chemicals in the process.

The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that some smartwatch and fitness tracker bands may expose the skin to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),

A study finds significant levels of PFHxA in smartwatch bands, prompting concerns about prolonged skin exposure to these 'forever chemicals.'