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Researchers from Florida Atlantic University tested different smartwatch bands for bacterial buildup. The study found that 95% of wristbands had some form of dangerous bacteria on them. Lysol ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Given the number of wearables on the market, it's hard to keep up with all of the different varieties. Smartwatches are the first thing that ...

In a study published recently in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology Letters (and which we reported on last week), researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that ...

Does your comfortable fluoroelastomer smartwatch band contain toxic chemicals that could transfer through your skin and cause eventual health issues? A scientific study suggests yes, but smartwatch ...

In a study published recently in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology Letters (and which we reported on last week), researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that ...