Smartwatch Shock: Study Finds Harmful Forever Chemicals in Wristbands
Smartwatches and fitness trackers might pose health risks due to high levels of PFHxA, a chemical found in the fluorinated ...
Researchers warn: Cheap watch bands safer as expensive ones contain toxic chemicals
Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers ...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
Prior research has shown that more than a fifth of Americans wear a smartwatch or a fitness tracker — and they do so for ...
Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in several smartwatch wrist bands
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become ubiquitous forms of wearable tech, accompanying many people throughout their ...
Manchester Journal4d
Toxic forever chemicals found in some smartwatch wristbands
PFAS, also known as Forever Chemicals, are a large family of more than 10,000 chemicals that don’t occur in nature.
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have elevated levels of PFAS, study says. How concerning are these forever chemicals?
The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, ...
Urgent smartwatch warning as toxic 'forever chemicals' found in gadget wristbands
Scientists have issued health warnings after discovering high levels of potentially toxic "forever chemicals" in smartwatch ...
WDAF-TV4d
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
The wristbands in question contain what’s known ... Meanwhile, prior research has shown that more than a fifth of Americans wear a smartwatch or a fitness tracker — and they do so for extended ...
The Daily Gazette5d
Toxic forever chemicals found in some smartwatch wristbands
Elevated levels of potentially toxic "forever chemicals" have been found in several smartwatch wristbands. The chemicals were more common in more expensive wristbands, say scientists. PFAS (Per ...