PFAS and Microplastics Make for Toxic Combination: Study
Researchers warn that PFAS are often found in microplastics, and the two toxic substances appear to have a synergistic effect when combined.
Tag Archives: Microplastics
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Microplastics May Be Accumulating in Human Brains, Study Warns
Researchers indicate that small pieces of plastic debris that have contaminated the environment are entering the brain, where they could cause a number of potential health problems.
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Study Finds Evidence of Microplastics in Human Testicles
Previous research has found that microplastics are ubiquitous in human organs and can build up over time, raising concerns over the potential health effects.
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Bottled Water Contains Dangerously High Levels of Detectable Nanoplastics: Study
Industry lobbyists claim the study's findings may "unnecessarily scare" consumers, despite a lack of information on the potential health risks bottled water nanoplastics.
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Pesticides, Heavy Metal Soil Pollution May Increase Cardiovascular Risks: Study
Researchers linked soil pollution to cardiovascular risks such as heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension.
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Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study
Many microplastics also contain and release PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to numerous adverse health effects.
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Study Finds 10 Times More Microplastic In Infant Feces Than In Adults’
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Infants Exposed To 1.6M Particles Of Microplastics Per Day From Baby Bottles: Study
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Researchers Find Microplastics In All Major Human Organs
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Microplastic Particles From Food Packaging End Up Inside People: Study
