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Microplastics have been in 'pristine streams' for half a century — what could that mean for human health?
New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously ...
In Microplastics, a Reporter Sees the Big Picture
Researchers are just beginning to understand how microplastics might be affecting human health. A Reporter visited a lab to ...
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Microplastics detected in human brain tissue: Could they be linked to dementia?
Shocking new study reveals what’s inside us A study published in Nature Medicine in February suggests that the average human brain may contain microplastics in amounts equivalent to a disposable ...
The 3 easy ways to prevent toxic plastics ‘destroying’ your brain – as doctor warns of ‘damage and dementia risk’
A DOCTOR has shared three easy ways to avoid microplastic consumption – after studies linked a buildup of toxic particles in ...
Microplastics found in human ovaries for the first time: What it means for women's health
Scientists have discovered microplastics in human ovarian follicular fluid, raising concerns about female fertility. These ...
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Plant Leaves Absorb Microplastics—And They End Up in Our Food
New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops ...
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Healthful Hints: Microplastics in human brains: Unraveling the problem
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Department researchers published an article in Nature Medicine in late February ...
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Study finds microplastics in human brains, link to dementia risk
4/14/25 (LAPost.com) — Microplastics have always been debated, but scientists have now found them in the human brain, according to new studies. They also found potential links between ...