How scary is a "permanent chemical" found in the blood of more than 300 animals around the world?

Scientists have recently discovered that the blood of more than 300 animals around the world, including pandas, sea lions and horses, may be contaminated with toxic fluorinated surfactants (PFAS).

These man-made chemicals are used everywhere, from cosmetics to non-stick cookware, and have been used in industrial and consumer products around the world because of their water-, oil- and heat-resistant properties, but they are "permanent chemicals" that do not break down in the environment. [Read More]