17 results

• Bottled Water Contains Dangerously High Levels of Detectable Nanoplastics: Study

  January 15, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals high levels of nanoplastics in bottled water, whose health consequences are yet unknown.

• Pesticides, Heavy Metal Soil Pollution May Increase Cardiovascular Risks: Study

  July 11, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Soil pollution exposure may be increasing the risk of heart problems worldwide, according to the findings of a new study.

• Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study

  December 9, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that microplastics may be a breeding ground for antibiotic resistant genes.

• Study Finds 10 Times More Microplastic In Infant Feces Than In Adults’

  October 8, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate infant feces contains as much as 10 times the level of microplastic particles as found in adults, raising concerns about potential health risks.

• Infants Exposed To 1.6M Particles Of Microplastics Per Day From Baby Bottles: Study

  October 22, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that some baby bottles, when heated, release a large amount of microplastics, which are then consumed by infants.

• Researchers Find Microplastics In All Major Human Organs

  August 21, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds microplastics are present in every human organ and could potentially work as a carcinogen.

• Microplastic Particles From Food Packaging End Up Inside People: Study

  October 29, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings suggest most humans have microplastics in them, most likely from the food we eat.