According to a new study, plastic fragments have been discovered in the human heart.
Category: Microplastics
Microwaving Plastic Food Containers Leaches Microplastics into Food, Drinks: Study
A new scientific study has discovered that microwaving plastic food containers and pouches causes microplastics and nanoplastics to migrate from the containers into the food and drinks.
Spotlight on Microplastics, Chemical Additives and Weight Gain
Exposure to microplastics and plastic chemical additives in cosmetics, food and clothes have been linked to an increased risk for obesity by affecting metabolism and promoting the growth of fat cells.
Microplastics Uncovered in Human Lung Tissue
Microplastics from clothing, packaging and bottles discovered in human lung tissue.
Microplastics from Food Containers Discovered in Human Blood
A new study has found microplastics in human blood for the first time. The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs. Microplastics enter the body from food and drink containers.
Plastics in Poo: Babies have More than Adults, say scientists
The results of a new study have revealed that infants have higher amounts of one type of microplastic in their stool than adults.
Baby Bottles Leaching Microplastics
The results of new scientific lab testing reveal that high levels of microplastic particles are released from baby bottles during formula preparation. That means that infants may ingest unwanted microplastics along with their formula.
Your food and bottled water contain tens of thousands of micro-plastic bits: New study
According to the results of a new scientific study, micro-plastics are pervasive in your food and drink and the average American consumes more than 70,000 particles of “microplastics” every year — and that’s likely an underestimation, say the scientists heading up the research.
Humans are Now Pooping Plastic: New pilot study
Oh, no. This is not good. A new study tested feces samples of participants and discovered that 100% of the … More
Black Plastic Food Containers made from Recycled Laptops Expose Consumers to Hazardous Chemicals
Well, you have heard it before: Not all recycling ends up being good for the environment or for humans. Such … More
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