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Microplastics have found their way deep inside our bones, brains, and even babies. A UK study found that 100% of all 155 hot and cold beverage samples tested contained synthetic plastic particles.
Vascular dementia—cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain's small blood vessels—is a widespread problem, but it has not been as thoroughly studied as Alzheimer's disease, in which abnormal plaques and protein ...
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The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and even the deepest parts of the ocean, reaching depths of up to 11,000 meters. In addition to visible environmental impacts, ...
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Ahead of the expected finalization of a UN global plastics treaty, a group of international experts calls for a greater focus on health impacts when considering plastic pollution. The Health Policy published in The Lancet ...
Aug 3, 2025
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When actor Orlando Bloom revealed recently that he'd undergone a procedure to have his blood "cleaned," many people raised eyebrows. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star had turned to a treatment known as apheresis—a medical ...
Jul 24, 2025
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New research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals the presence of microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising important questions about ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Plastic containers and utensils are staples in many kitchens—but could they be affecting your health?
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A study published in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Review has assessed the presence of microplastics in drinking water sources in Southern India. The work provides new evidence of the spread of plastic pollution and ...
Apr 28, 2025
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When Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced sweeping job cuts at his department last month, he said that safety inspectors who oversee U.S. foods and drugs wouldn't be impacted.
Apr 18, 2025
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Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.
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