Invisible Intruders: Microplastics Found in Every Human Placenta Sample Tested
Recent research shows microplastics present in 100% of 62 human placentas analyzed, raising concerns about prenatal exposure and future health implications.
Microwaving Plastic Containers: A Hidden Source of Billions of Microplastic Particles in Your Food
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.
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Microplastics, Nanoplastics and the Heart: Emerging Human Data Link Environmental Particles to Cardiovascular Risk
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.