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Can Kimchi Help Flush Out Microplastics? A New Study Reveals A Surprising Gut Health Solution
A new study pinpoints that consuming kimchi could help mitigate the risk of microplastics on the gut. Here is why this study matters, and whether you can consume kimchi daily.
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Fuels Microplastics, Contributing To Climate Change
As plastic tumbles against itself, it fragments, and a new study shows those fragments don't stay in the water.
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
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Moringa Seeds May Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water: New Study
A new study suggests moringa seeds can remove microplastics from drinking water by clumping particles for easy filtration. The plant-based method rivals chemical treatments, offering a low-cost, sustainable solution, though more research is needed.
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Study Finds Microplastics In Bile: What This Digestive Fluid Does In Your Body
A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.
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Father's Exposure To Microplastics May Increase Metabolic Dysfunction And Diabetes Risk In Daughters, Finds Study
A fathers exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in children, with daughters more at risk of developing diabetes, according to animal studies.
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Is There Hidden Plastic In Cheese? New Study Warns About Microplastics In Dairy
The amount of microplastics can vary depending on the type of cheese, whether it is fresh or ripened.
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Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.
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After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
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Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
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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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Can Kimchi Help Flush Out Microplastics? A New Study Reveals A Surprising Gut Health Solution
A new study pinpoints that consuming kimchi could help mitigate the risk of microplastics on the gut. Here is why this study matters, and whether you can consume kimchi daily.
-
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Fuels Microplastics, Contributing To Climate Change
As plastic tumbles against itself, it fragments, and a new study shows those fragments don't stay in the water.
-
Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
-
Moringa Seeds May Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water: New Study
A new study suggests moringa seeds can remove microplastics from drinking water by clumping particles for easy filtration. The plant-based method rivals chemical treatments, offering a low-cost, sustainable solution, though more research is needed.
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Study Finds Microplastics In Bile: What This Digestive Fluid Does In Your Body
A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.
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Father's Exposure To Microplastics May Increase Metabolic Dysfunction And Diabetes Risk In Daughters, Finds Study
A fathers exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in children, with daughters more at risk of developing diabetes, according to animal studies.
-
Is There Hidden Plastic In Cheese? New Study Warns About Microplastics In Dairy
The amount of microplastics can vary depending on the type of cheese, whether it is fresh or ripened.
-
Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.
-
After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
-
Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
-
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.
