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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
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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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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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Microplastics: Follow These Tips To Minimise Exposure
In this article, we share tips to minimise exposure to microplastics.
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Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
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Tea Bags Release Billions Of Harmful Microplastics, Study Finds
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release harmful microplastics and nanoplastics when infused.
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Microplastics In Human Urinary Tract Highlight Urgent Water Safety Issues: Study
Led by Bond University researchers, the review analyzed 18 studies, confirming the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in 54% of urine samples, 70% of kidney samples, and 68% of bladder cancer cases.
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A 1-Litre Bottle Of Water Contains Some 2,40,000 Plastic Fragments: Study
A typical one-liter (33-ounce) bottle of water contains some 240,000 plastic fragments on average, according to a new study.
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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
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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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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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Microplastics: Follow These Tips To Minimise Exposure
In this article, we share tips to minimise exposure to microplastics.
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Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
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Tea Bags Release Billions Of Harmful Microplastics, Study Finds
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release harmful microplastics and nanoplastics when infused.
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Microplastics In Human Urinary Tract Highlight Urgent Water Safety Issues: Study
Led by Bond University researchers, the review analyzed 18 studies, confirming the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in 54% of urine samples, 70% of kidney samples, and 68% of bladder cancer cases.
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A 1-Litre Bottle Of Water Contains Some 2,40,000 Plastic Fragments: Study
A typical one-liter (33-ounce) bottle of water contains some 240,000 plastic fragments on average, according to a new study.
