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Invisible Invaders: How Microplastics May Accelerate Atherosclerosis — and Why Men Could Be at Greater Risk

By MedXY 11/25/2025

New animal research links oral microplastic exposure to dramatic increases in arterial plaque—especially in males—by injuring endothelial cells and provoking inflammation and oxidative stress.

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Invisible Invaders: How Microplastics Penetrate Our Bodies and What You Can Do About It

By MedXY 09/01/2025

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under 5mm, have silently infiltrated our bodies through drinking water, air, and food. They accumulate in organs, accelerate cell aging, and increase inflammation. Learn hidden sources and practical tips to reduce exposure.

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Microplastics in Our Brains: The Invisible Threat We Can’t Ignore

By MedXY 08/31/2025

Recent studies reveal alarming accumulation of microplastics in human brains, urging urgent research to understand health risks. Microplastics infiltrate the body through daily exposure, potentially impairing brain function and health.

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Invisible Intruders: Microplastics Found in Every Human Placenta Sample Tested

By MedXY 08/31/2025

Recent research shows microplastics present in 100% of 62 human placentas analyzed, raising concerns about prenatal exposure and future health implications.

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Microwaving Plastic Containers: A Hidden Source of Billions of Microplastic Particles in Your Food

By MedXY 08/31/2025

Recent research reveals that microwaving plastic food containers can release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles into food, posing potential health risks, especially to infants and young children. Understanding this silent contamination is vital for safer food practices.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Specialties Urology

Is Microplastic Pollution Silently Eroding Male Vitality and Fertility?

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Over 45 years, male physiological function has declined by 62%, possibly due to microplastic pollution. This article explores the science behind microplastics' impact on male health and emerging approaches for prevention and treatment.

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Microplastics, Nanoplastics and the Heart: Emerging Human Data Link Environmental Particles to Cardiovascular Risk

By MedXY 08/09/2025

Three prospective human studies report micro‑ and nanoplastic (MNP) detection in coronary blood, cardiopulmonary bypass–exposed blood, and carotid atheroma; associations with inflammation and adverse cardiovascular events raise biologic plausibility but do not yet prove causation.

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Teflon (PTFE) Microplastics Impair Sperm Formation

By MedXY 08/09/2025

A multi‑institutional Advanced Science study links PTFE microplastic bioaccumulation to impaired spermatogenesis via SKAP2 suppression and shows that SKAP2‑rich milk‑derived extracellular vesicles restore sperm structure and function in human samples and mouse models.

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Plastics, Health, and the Planet: Why a Global Treaty Is Essential Now

By MedXY 07/28/2025

A global plastic pollution treaty is crucial as microplastics and toxic additives pose escalating risks to human, animal, and environmental health.