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A London Clinic Claims To Remove All Microplastics From Your Body For Rs 13 Lakh
The treatment is known as 'Clari Procedure' and targets your blood plasma - the carrier fluid that transports microplastics
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.
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We Inhale Thousands Of Plastic Fragments Every Single Day, Study Warns
Sources of microplastics include synthetic textiles and carpets made of polyester, nylon and acrylic fibres.
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Common Food Packaging Releases Microplastics Into Your Food And Drinks, Study Finds
Microplastic consumption has been linked to potential health risks.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles, New Study Finds
France's food safety agency, ANSES, has released a study which goes against the popular belief that glass bottles are safer.
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Glitter's Sparkle Hides A Darker Side - It Can Change The Chemistry Of Our Oceans
Glitter specks often end up far from party tables and greeting cards. You can even spot them glinting on beaches, washed in with the tide.
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Study Shows How Plastic Particles In Food, Beverages Can Harm Your Liver
Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.
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Nurdles, The 5mm-Sized Plastic Pellet Destroying The World, And Killing Us
Nurdles - the building block of most of the plastic items we use daily - are microplastics that can destroy marine ecosystems and affect our health, and tens of thousands of them were spilt along the Kerala coast after a cargo ship sank.
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Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
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Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
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Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
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Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
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IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
A total of 7,500 particles were estimated to be floating in each bag, which would have then been injected directly into a patient's bloodstream.
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A London Clinic Claims To Remove All Microplastics From Your Body For Rs 13 Lakh
The treatment is known as 'Clari Procedure' and targets your blood plasma - the carrier fluid that transports microplastics
-
Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
-
Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.
-
We Inhale Thousands Of Plastic Fragments Every Single Day, Study Warns
Sources of microplastics include synthetic textiles and carpets made of polyester, nylon and acrylic fibres.
-
Common Food Packaging Releases Microplastics Into Your Food And Drinks, Study Finds
Microplastic consumption has been linked to potential health risks.
-
Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
-
Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles, New Study Finds
France's food safety agency, ANSES, has released a study which goes against the popular belief that glass bottles are safer.
-
Glitter's Sparkle Hides A Darker Side - It Can Change The Chemistry Of Our Oceans
Glitter specks often end up far from party tables and greeting cards. You can even spot them glinting on beaches, washed in with the tide.
-
Study Shows How Plastic Particles In Food, Beverages Can Harm Your Liver
Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.
-
Nurdles, The 5mm-Sized Plastic Pellet Destroying The World, And Killing Us
Nurdles - the building block of most of the plastic items we use daily - are microplastics that can destroy marine ecosystems and affect our health, and tens of thousands of them were spilt along the Kerala coast after a cargo ship sank.
-
Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
-
Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.
-
Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
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Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
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IV Drips Injecting Patients With Dangerous Microplastics, Study Warns
A total of 7,500 particles were estimated to be floating in each bag, which would have then been injected directly into a patient's bloodstream.
