Microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the function of phagocytes in the liver, at least in mice. In turn, this disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases the build-up of fat inside it. These ...
Sep 29, 2026
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People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities of microplastics in their lungs, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows.
Aug 24, 2026
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Endocrine disruptors are compounds capable of altering the production, transport, metabolism or action of hormones. They are found in various everyday products, such as plastic containers, the inner linings of cans, food ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Microplastics have become nearly impossible to avoid. They have been detected in oceans, drinking water and even the human body, but scientists are still uncovering how they affect human health. Now, researchers at the Texas ...
Aug 7, 2026
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In the 1970s, PVC bags revolutionized the storage of blood and blood products for transfusion. Disposable plastic (PVC) bags replaced reusable glass bottles, making the process more convenient and safer from contamination. ...
Two international critical reviews of the testing and legal framework for lip cosmetic products have identified significant blind spots in ingestion rate data, tissue testing types and ingredients used in products.
Aug 5, 2026
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Tiny, near-invisible fragments of plastic shed from the products we use every day through sunlight and mechanical wear have been quietly working their way deep into the human body. Microplastics have already been found in ...
People who suffered a serious heart attack had higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared with patients diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease and those with normal blood vessels supplying the ...
Jul 14, 2026
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You've already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today. Some will be dust, pollen or soot, and some will be plastic. Microplastics—tiny fragments shed from clothes, tires or packaging—have been found pretty much ...
Jul 14, 2026
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