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Cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in Band-Aid, other brands: Study
short by Shreyasi Banerjee / on Thursday, 4 April, 2024
Popular bandages, including those from Band-Aid and Curad, contain high levels of forever chemical 'organic fluorine' or PFAS, allowing direct contact with blood through open wounds. These chemicals have been linked to various health concerns related to growth, reproduction, obesity and different types of cancer. The revelation has been made by a study by Mamavation and Environmental Health News.
read more at Hindustan Times