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Adverse Health Impacts Due To Plastic Use Set To Double By 2024: Lancet Study
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A Lancet study warns plastics emissions could more than double health risks by 2040, driving global warming, air pollution, and toxic exposure unless urgent action is taken.
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www.ndtv.com
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Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is A Facelift? All You Need To Know About The Popular Plastic Surgery
- Saturday November 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A facelift can restore your youthful appearance. Uncover the facelift surgery types, steps, and risks involved in electing for this procedure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is There Hidden Plastic In Cheese? New Study Warns About Microplastics In Dairy
- Thursday October 16, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The amount of microplastics can vary depending on the type of cheese, whether it is fresh or ripened.
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food.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
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food.ndtv.com
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Feature | Agence France-Presse
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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www.ndtv.com
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We Inhale Thousands Of Plastic Fragments Every Single Day, Study Warns
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Sources of microplastics include synthetic textiles and carpets made of polyester, nylon and acrylic fibres.
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www.ndtv.com
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Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
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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doctor.ndtv.com
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Bans Use Of Plastic For Steaming Idlis: Expert Explains How It Can Be Carcinogenic
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Health | NDTV
When exposed to heat, plastics release toxins. These toxins may leach into food, particularly when it is hot, oily or acidic.
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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Favourite Black Kitchenware Safe? Recent Study Errors May Have Misled Millions
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
People were warned to ditch their black utensils after a study found the common kitchen item contained "toxic addictives" - but it may have been too hasty a declaration.
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www.ndtv.com
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Adverse Health Impacts Due To Plastic Use Set To Double By 2024: Lancet Study
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A Lancet study warns plastics emissions could more than double health risks by 2040, driving global warming, air pollution, and toxic exposure unless urgent action is taken.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Is A Facelift? All You Need To Know About The Popular Plastic Surgery
- Saturday November 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A facelift can restore your youthful appearance. Uncover the facelift surgery types, steps, and risks involved in electing for this procedure.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Is There Hidden Plastic In Cheese? New Study Warns About Microplastics In Dairy
- Thursday October 16, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The amount of microplastics can vary depending on the type of cheese, whether it is fresh or ripened.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Feature | Agence France-Presse
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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www.ndtv.com
-
We Inhale Thousands Of Plastic Fragments Every Single Day, Study Warns
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Sources of microplastics include synthetic textiles and carpets made of polyester, nylon and acrylic fibres.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Bans Use Of Plastic For Steaming Idlis: Expert Explains How It Can Be Carcinogenic
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Health | NDTV
When exposed to heat, plastics release toxins. These toxins may leach into food, particularly when it is hot, oily or acidic.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Is Your Favourite Black Kitchenware Safe? Recent Study Errors May Have Misled Millions
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
People were warned to ditch their black utensils after a study found the common kitchen item contained "toxic addictives" - but it may have been too hasty a declaration.
-
www.ndtv.com