That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and more. Now, a team of researchers may have devised the ideal solution. Researchers have created a new material that has the flexibility … Read more
Here’s some bitter news to sip on. Microplastics are impossible to avoid, lurking in everything from the food you eat and the water you drink to the clothes you wear and the cosmetics you apply. Now, a new study suggests that one everyday habit could flood your body with tens of thousands more of these … Read more
Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva, which you’re most likely swallowing. That’s a real blow, especially since a growing body of research suggests these tiny particles may … Read more
It may be time to find America’s next top bottle. Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat. Research suggests that these particles, smaller than a grain of rice, can harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to colon and … Read more
Well, this stinks. Dr. Jordan Brown, a Florida dentist who has more than 183,000 followers on TikTok, is filling users in on the way to tell if their toothbrush is in the splash zone — and New Yorkers with small bathrooms may want to brace themselves. “If you can see your toilet and your toothbrush … Read more
Non-stick pots could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles as users are cooking or washing. In a new study, Australian researchers said that just one surface crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release around 9,100 plastic particles. At a micro-scale, Raman imaging and algorithmic modeling have identified that broken coating may lead to the release … Read more
Revealed: Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs while they’re still in the WOMB Air pollution particles can reach babies in the womb, a landmark study suggests Pollutants from traffic fumes can cross the placenta and get into baby’s organs Experts say findings are ‘concerning’ as organ development occurs in the uterus By Kate … Read more