Life is plastic — not fantastic. Three recent studies highlight the dangers of nanoplastics on health. Microplastics are making their way into various parts of humans’ and animals’ bodies, including the testicles, according to a study published last week in Toxicological Sciences. This has dangerous implications for both male sperm quality and fertility. “Microplastics are … Read more
This latest finding may be hard to wrap your head around. Tiny pieces of plastic are finding their way into the brain, according to a paper published in the journal Environment Health Perspectives. Researchers from the University of New Mexico said that microplastics from our water, food and the air we breathe make their way … Read more
Polymer put the kettle on. Boiling water is a fast and effective way to rid your home drinking supply of dreaded microplastics, a new Chinese study claims. The pesky particles have become of increasing concern in recent years — they’re found in a vast majority of our food and water supply, allowing them to be … Read more
Not even plant-based food is safe from microplastic contamination. New research finds that nearly 90% of proteins — yes, even vegan alternatives — tested by researchers contain microplastics, which have been linked to negative health consequences. 16 types of protein sources — including chicken, beef, seafood, pork, tofu and three plant-based alternatives — were analyzed for microplastics … Read more
When it rains, it pours … microplastics, that is. Researchers in Japan have discovered nine kinds of polymers and one rubber floating among the clouds — a worrying sign for the climate. Intrepid teams of scientists climbed Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama to collect water from the foggy mist that veils the mountain tops. Their … Read more
Life with plastic is not fantastic. A study published this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that microplastics spread in the body and cause worrying behavioral changes. Tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters long — or about the size of a pencil eraser — are some of the most common and … Read more
This might make your heart skip a beat. Microplastics commonly found in food packaging and paints have been discovered in the human heart for the first time. The alarming find was made by a team of scientists from Beijing Anzhen Hospital in China, who analyzed the heart tissue of 15 patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery, … Read more