#Nanoplastics, tiny particles in environment due to breakdown of #plastics, were found in brain tissue and prompted alpha-synuclein clumping.
#PlasticPollution #ParkinsonsDisease #GetToxicsOut
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/tiny-plastic-particles-like-styrofoam-parkinsons-risk-factor/
#PlasticPollution #ParkinsonsDisease #GetToxicsOut
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/tiny-plastic-particles-like-styrofoam-parkinsons-risk-factor/
Parkinson's News Today
Tiny plastic particles like styrofoam seen as Parkinson's risk factor
Nanoplastics, tiny particles in environment due to breakdown of plastics, were found in brain tissue and prompted alpha-synuclein clumping.
#Plastics pollution led to $250 billion in disease over one year
#GetToxicsOut #Health #HormoneDisruptors #PlasticPollution #Microplastics
https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4401535-plastics-pollution-disease/
#GetToxicsOut #Health #HormoneDisruptors #PlasticPollution #Microplastics
https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4401535-plastics-pollution-disease/
The Hill
Plastics pollution led to $250 billion in disease over one year
Chemicals leaching from plastics are leaving Americans notably sicker and poorer, according to a new study. In 2018 alone, the hormone-disrupting effects of plastics in the nation’s food and …
Exposure to #Toxic #Chemicals Linked to #Anxiety, #Depression in Kids
#PFAS #BPA #Plastics #Pesticides #ChildrensMentalHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/toxic-chemicals-anxiety-depression-kids-ehn/
#PFAS #BPA #Plastics #Pesticides #ChildrensMentalHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/toxic-chemicals-anxiety-depression-kids-ehn/
Children's Health Defense
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Kids
More research is needed to determine which chemicals or chemical mixtures are the main culprits so we can better understand how children’s exposure to toxic chemicals is contributing to the rising mental health crisis affecting today’s youth.
Researchers Raise Alarm about Ingested Nanoscale Microplastic Particles Not Previously Evaluated
#Plastics #Microplastics #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/01/researchers-raise-alarm-about-ingested-nanoscale-microplastic-particles-not-previously-evaluated/
#Plastics #Microplastics #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/01/researchers-raise-alarm-about-ingested-nanoscale-microplastic-particles-not-previously-evaluated/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Researchers Raise Alarm about Ingested Nanoscale Microplastic Particles Not Previously Evaluated - Beyond Pesticides Daily News…
New research highlights the many hazardous chemicals in plastic and raises the alarm to evaluate ingested microplastic particles.
Dangerous #chemicals found in #recycledplastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Plastics #Recycling
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-dangerous-chemicals-recycled-plastics-unsafe.html
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Plastics #Recycling
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-dangerous-chemicals-recycled-plastics-unsafe.html
phys.org
Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies.
#Chemicals in #plastics and #cosmetics tied to preterm birth risk
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #Pregnancy #Phthalates #GetToxicsOut
https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/chemicals-in-plastics-and-cosmetics-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #Pregnancy #Phthalates #GetToxicsOut
https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/chemicals-in-plastics-and-cosmetics-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk
livescience.com
Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to preterm birth risk
Exposure to common chemicals in plastics during pregnancy has been tied to a risk of preterm birth in a new analysis.
"The researchers found the most prevalent polymer in placental tissue was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. It accounted for 54% of the total plastics. Polyvinyl chloride (better known as PVC) and nylon each represented about 10% of the total, with the remainder consisting of nine other polymers." 🤢
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-microplastics-human-placenta-samples.html
#Plastics #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-microplastics-human-placenta-samples.html
Medicalxpress
New research finds microplastics in all human placenta samples tested
A flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food. Now, University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers ...
#Plastics Producers Lied to the Public About #Recycling Being Feasible, Report Reveals
#PlasticPollution
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastics-producers-recycling-deception.html
#PlasticPollution
https://www.ecowatch.com/plastics-producers-recycling-deception.html
EcoWatch
Plastics Producers Lied to the Public About Recycling Being Feasible, Report Reveals - EcoWatch
The plastics industry knew for decades that the widespread recycling of its products was not feasible, but continued to promote it.
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link #Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
#Babies #Preemies #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth
https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
#Babies #Preemies #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth
https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
SciTechDaily
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
A recent study suggests that regular contact with chemicals found in plastic food packaging and numerous cosmetic products could be linked to approximately 56,600 premature births in the United States during 2018. According to the study's authors, the medical…
How to Choose Healthier #Cookware and #Kitchen Tools - Consumer Reports
#PFAS #Plastics #BPA #GetToxicsOut #ToxicFree #Health #InformedChoice
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/how-to-choose-healthier-cookware-and-kitchen-tools-a6071339544/
#PFAS #Plastics #BPA #GetToxicsOut #ToxicFree #Health #InformedChoice
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/how-to-choose-healthier-cookware-and-kitchen-tools-a6071339544/
Consumer Reports
How to Choose Healthier Cookware and Kitchen Tools
Consumer Reports gives advice on how to avoid harmful chemicals like PFAS and BPA in cookware and kitchen tools.