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health10 days ago•2 min saved

Fathers' Microplastic Exposure and Its Impact on Children's Health

A recent study suggests that microplastic exposure in male mice can negatively affect the metabolic health of their female offspring, raising concerns about potential intergenerational health risks in humans. Microplastics are pervasive environmental pollutants found in water, soil, air, and human tissues, and their impact on future generations warrants caution, especially for men planning to have children. Reducing plastic use may help minimize exposure.

via Yahoo|

#environmental-pollution #health #intergenerational-health

health12 days ago•2 min saved

Microplastics and Lifestyle Factors Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Diseases

Neuroscientists warn that microplastics may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's by disrupting cellular pathways in the brain, emphasizing the need for reduced plastic use and better environmental policies to protect human health.

via The Cool Down|

#alzheimers #brain-health #environmental-pollution

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Microplastics in Air Pose Hidden Health Risks, Scientists Warn

Microplastics have become a public health concern in the US, but recent scientific reviews, particularly by the European Food Safety Authority, suggest that current exposure levels are much lower than feared and that many studies claiming health risks are based on unreliable data. While some evidence links microplastics to respiratory issues, there is no conclusive proof of harm to humans, and the hysteria may be driven more by media and environmental agendas than solid science.

via American Council on Science and Health|

#environmental-pollution #health #microplastics

health2 months ago•20 min saved

Microplastics Found in Human Body: What Are the Risks?

A recent study found microplastics embedded in penile tissue of men with erectile dysfunction, raising concerns about potential health impacts, though causality remains unproven. Researchers are exploring how microplastics may affect human health, especially reproductive health, using advanced models like organ-on-chip technology, amid ongoing debates about contamination and the ubiquity of plastics in our environment.

via Men's Health|

#environmental-pollution #health #male-reproductive-health

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Microplastics Found in Human Bodies Raise Health Concerns

New research presented at a European gastroenterology conference highlights the potential health risks of microplastics, showing they may alter the gut microbiome in ways linked to diseases like cancer and depression, raising concerns about widespread exposure and the need for reduced plastic use.

via Yahoo|

#cancer #depression #environmental-pollution

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Microplastics: The Hidden Threat to Our Health and Environment

A study reveals that microplastics can harbor drug-resistant bacteria within biofilms, raising concerns about environmental pollution and its impact on human health, with efforts needed to reduce plastic use and fund further research.

via Yahoo|

#antibiotic-resistance #biofilm #environmental-pollution

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Microplastics in Human Bones Raise Health Concerns

A recent study has found microplastics deep inside human bones, including bone marrow, and suggests they may harm health by impairing cell viability, accelerating aging, and potentially contributing to bone diseases like osteoporosis, prompting further research into their impact on bone health and fractures.

via CTV News|

#bone-marrow #environmental-pollution #health

health3 months ago•2 min saved

New Research Links Microplastics to Increased Alzheimer's Risk

A recent study links microplastic exposure to Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice, especially affecting those with genetic predispositions, raising concerns about long-term health impacts of plastic pollution. Researchers are exploring filtration and natural antioxidants as potential solutions, highlighting the urgent need to reduce plastic exposure and develop new health interventions.

via Yahoo|

#alzheimers #environmental-pollution #health

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Nanoplastics and Microplastics Linked to Alzheimer’s and Brain Disorders

A Trinity College Dublin study suggests that tiny nanoplastics may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's by damaging brain cell mitochondria, highlighting the need to reduce plastic exposure to protect brain health.

via The Irish Times|

#alzheimers #environmental-pollution #health

science-and-environment4 months ago•3 min saved

Innovative Technologies Enhance Detection of Microplastics in Waterways

Researchers have developed a simple, inexpensive method using an optical sieve, a microscope, and a camera to detect nanoplastics as small as 200 nanometers in water and biological samples, potentially revolutionizing environmental monitoring and health impact assessments.

via yahoo.com|

#detection-technology #environmental-pollution #microplastics

science4 months ago•5 min saved

Innovative detection methods enhance identification of microplastics and nanoplastics

Researchers have developed a low-cost, portable optical sieve using a semiconductor material with tiny cavities that can detect and size nanoplastics as small as 200 nanometres in environmental samples, facilitating easier monitoring of plastic pollution and potential health impacts.

via The Conversation|

#detection #environmental-pollution #microplastics

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Hidden Threats to Brain Health and Overall Well-being

A study suggests that nanoplastics exposure may worsen Alzheimer's disease by spreading from the brain to the body via the gut-liver-brain axis, highlighting environmental pollution's potential health risks and the need for continued research and pollution mitigation efforts.

via yahoo.com|

#alzheimers #environmental-pollution #health

environment5 months ago•2 min saved

Your Body Is Likely Fully Contaminated With Harmful Substances

The article highlights the pervasive presence of man-made pollutants, including microplastics and various chemicals, in the environment and human bodies, emphasizing that these contaminants are virtually unavoidable and pose irreversible health risks.

via Futurism|

#chemical-contamination #environment #environmental-pollution

environment5 months ago•5 min saved

Mexico's Cartels Draw to Deadly Mercury Despite Its Risks

Despite international efforts to phase out mercury, illegal mining driven by cartels in Mexico and South America has led to a surge in mercury smuggling, contaminating ecosystems and harming indigenous communities, with authorities struggling to control the trade.

via The Guardian|

#cartels #environment #environmental-pollution

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Plastic-Eating Caterpillars Turn Waste into Body Fat, Offering Eco-Friendly Solutions

Scientists at Brandon University discovered that waxworms, the larvae of the greater wax moth, can break down plastics like polyethylene and store the degraded material as body fat, offering a potential biological solution to plastic waste management, though a diet solely of plastic harms the caterpillars' health.

via NDTV|

#bioremediation #caterpillars #environmental-pollution