Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever chemicals ” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed into the skin.

A new study finds that several brands of fitness tracker and smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of a man-made chemical that can harm our health. University of Notre Dame researchers tested 22 wristbands at various price points — many were manufactured with fluoroelastomers,

Premium smartwatch bands contain dangerous levels of toxic PFAS chemicals that could be absorbed through skin contact, new University of Notre Dame study reveals.