“Waiter, there are fragments of synthetic polymers in my soup” does not have quite the ring to it as the old joke about the unappetising fly. Research presented at an American Society for Nutrition conference in Orlando, Florida, that ended this week suggests that food and drink are much more likely to harbour harmful plastics … Read more
Prenatal exposure to different microplastic particles may impact the neonatal gut microbiome in a manner that increases individuals’ risk of asthma, new findings suggest, and this impact is transmissible through live microbiota. These results were presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2025 International Conference, with the poster being titled ‘Urban Air, Diesel Exhaust and … Read more
The world has a plastic problem and it seems to be getting worse. A study released in late April found that chemicals in plastics were potentially associated with as many as 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018. Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica … Read more
CITY — May 22, 2024 — A recent study explores the disintegration of plastics, revealing how they break down into nanoplastics, tiny particles posing a notable health risk. Scientists Sanat Kumar, Michael Bykhovsky, and Charo Gonzalez-Bykhovsky led the research that reveals how these dangerous particles enter our environment, impacting human and environmental health – a … Read more
Experts shared new insights at health care conferences last month to amplify concerns about the effects of microplastic exposure on human health. The topic was highlighted at both the 2025 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session and the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. Experts at leading health care conferences last … Read more
Microplastics are everywhere. They’ve been found in our brains, algae in the Arctic ice, human placentas, beer, and breast milk—but now, according to one luxury clinic in London, they can be filtered out of your blood with a handy microplastic detox. That’s the promise behind Clarify Clinics, which offers an expensive service to remove microplastics … Read more
Plastic pollution is a serious global problem that impacts all living things and crucial ecosystems. In the ocean, scientists have determined that microplastics are being spread through animal waste at surprising levels. What’s happening? A research team from Tel Aviv University found that marine animals consume plastic and excrete microplastics in their feces. A write-up … Read more
Archyde The Shocking Link Between Plastic Containers and Heart failure Table of Contents 1. The Shocking Link Between Plastic Containers and Heart failure 2. The Study’s findings 3. The Dangers of BPA 4. Microplastics and Yoru Gut 5. protecting Yourself From Plastic Contamination 6. What steps can individuals take to protect themselves from plastic contamination … Read more
A shocking study conducted by Chinese researchers, suggests that regularly eating from plastic takeout containers might significantly increase the risk of congestive heart failure. They found that plastic exposure can disrupt the gut microbiome—the collection of microorganisms that inhabit the human gut—and impact the circulatory system which can lead to heart problems read more Do … Read more
Feb 15, 2025 07:56 AM IST A new study adds to mounting evidence of the risks associated with eating from plastic and builds on previous evidence linking plastic to heart disease. Eating from plastic takeout containers may be linked to an increased risk of congestive heart failure, and researchers believe it’s due to changes in … Read more