“Forever chemicals” — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS — break down slowly and accumulate in the environment and in human tissue, including in the liver, causing disease, according to a study published on Wednesday, 27th May 2022.

Thus far, scientists have determined a “probable link” between PFAS and diagnosed high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and liver damage.