Polytetrafluoroethylene, the chemical used in Teflon and other nonstick cookware, is often present in air fryers, pots and pans and other kitchen appliances. Just how serious is the Teflon flu and ...

Worn-out non-stick utensils release Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that could pose serious health risks—kidney problems, breast cancer, reduced fertility and ...