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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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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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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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Microplastics: Follow These Tips To Minimise Exposure
In this article, we share tips to minimise exposure to microplastics.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.
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What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
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Here's How Microplastics Affect Your Health Overtime
In this article, we discuss how microplastics can affect your health over time.
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Scientists Find Microplastics In Every Human Placenta Tested For New Study
Scientists at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences have used a new tool to measure how much of these microplastics are in human placentas.
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Microplastics In Clouds: Japanese Scientists Make Worrying, Yet Unique Discovery
Outdoor observations carried out by Japanese researchers have, for the very first time, confirmed the presence of microplastics in clouds.
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Scientists In Italy Find Microplastics In Human Breast Milk For The First Time
Microplastics have been found for the first time in human breast milk, a team of Italian scientists warned - raising concerns among experts about the health consequences for infants.
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"They're Everywhere": Microplastics In Oceans, Air And Human Body
From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies -- with uncertain implications.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Microplastics: Follow These Tips To Minimise Exposure
In this article, we share tips to minimise exposure to microplastics.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.
-
What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
-
Here's How Microplastics Affect Your Health Overtime
In this article, we discuss how microplastics can affect your health over time.
-
Scientists Find Microplastics In Every Human Placenta Tested For New Study
Scientists at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences have used a new tool to measure how much of these microplastics are in human placentas.
-
Microplastics In Clouds: Japanese Scientists Make Worrying, Yet Unique Discovery
Outdoor observations carried out by Japanese researchers have, for the very first time, confirmed the presence of microplastics in clouds.
-
Scientists In Italy Find Microplastics In Human Breast Milk For The First Time
Microplastics have been found for the first time in human breast milk, a team of Italian scientists warned - raising concerns among experts about the health consequences for infants.
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"They're Everywhere": Microplastics In Oceans, Air And Human Body
From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies -- with uncertain implications.
