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New Study Links 'Forever Chemical' to Fetal Facial Abnormalities

Written by National Today | March 31, 2026

The study, led by researchers at CU Anschutz Pharmacy, tested commonly found PFAS and identified PFDA as the most toxic during fetal craniofacial development. They found that even tiny amounts of PFDA were enough to cause visible facial changes, with the risk increasing by 10% at extremely low exposure levels.