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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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Here's How Plastic Pollution Is Affecting Your Body
In this article, we discuss various ways through which plastic pollution affects your health.
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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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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
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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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 The Air May Be Leading To Lung And Colon Cancer: Study
The study reviewed approximately 3,000 research papers and identified potential links between airborne microplastics and various health conditions.
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Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
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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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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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World Environment Day 2018: 6 Ways Your Environmental Conditions Affect Your Health
The World Environment Day is the most important day of the United Nations and observed on the 5th of June each year. Environmental factors like air pollution, noise, contaminated water and heat affect our overall health.
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Live Updates: Amitabh Bachchan Launches Season 5 Of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India
In its fifth season NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India will focus on children as agents of change, who can inspire and motivate others to do the needful for a cleaner and healthier India. Children as agents of change will help drive the Swachh Agenda of Sanitation, Wash, Air Pollution, Cleanliness, Health And Hygiene.
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Fears Over Plastic-Eating Coral in Australia's Barrier Reef
Corals in the Great Barrier Reef are eating small plastic debris in the ocean, Australian researchers said on Tuesday, raising fears about the impact the indigestible fragments have on their health and other marine life.
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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.
-
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.
-
Here's How Plastic Pollution Is Affecting Your Body
In this article, we discuss various ways through which plastic pollution affects your health.
-
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.
-
Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
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.
-
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 The Air May Be Leading To Lung And Colon Cancer: Study
The study reviewed approximately 3,000 research papers and identified potential links between airborne microplastics and various health conditions.
-
Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
-
Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
-
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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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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World Environment Day 2018: 6 Ways Your Environmental Conditions Affect Your Health
The World Environment Day is the most important day of the United Nations and observed on the 5th of June each year. Environmental factors like air pollution, noise, contaminated water and heat affect our overall health.
-
Live Updates: Amitabh Bachchan Launches Season 5 Of NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India
In its fifth season NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India will focus on children as agents of change, who can inspire and motivate others to do the needful for a cleaner and healthier India. Children as agents of change will help drive the Swachh Agenda of Sanitation, Wash, Air Pollution, Cleanliness, Health And Hygiene.
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Fears Over Plastic-Eating Coral in Australia's Barrier Reef
Corals in the Great Barrier Reef are eating small plastic debris in the ocean, Australian researchers said on Tuesday, raising fears about the impact the indigestible fragments have on their health and other marine life.
