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Microplastics ‘can reach deep into bone tissue’ — the ‘striking’ effects this can have on your health
Microplastics are found in everything from the toothpaste we use to the clothes we wear and even the food we eat.
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I'm a microplastics expert — 3 ways I reduce exposure, including only buying these types of clothes
Microplastics are suspected to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to infertility, colon cancer and lung problems.
Put your late summer lake retreat on pause, officials say — these water conditions could spell trouble for people and pets alike
"If you see scum, keep your pets and yourself out of the water."
How to protect yourself against flesh-eating bacteria — as deadly infection sweeps 5 states
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Massive, mysterious 'hot blob' beneath Eastern US is moving toward New York, puzzling scientists
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A massive lightning ‘megaflash’ set a world record — it stretched for a whopping 515 miles
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Grow up in the '60s or '70s? This 'dangerously high' exposure may have put your brain at risk
"An astonishing 88% of us had levels higher than 10 micrograms per deciliter, which are now considered dangerously high," a senior author of the new study said.
How a girl's grandfather may influence when she gets her first period
The findings come amid health concerns over drops in the average age of female puberty.
The No. 1 water bottle to minimize exposure to microplastics and harmful chemicals: doctor
It could be time to pull the plug on your beloved jug.
Plastic in your privates: New microplastics discovery sparking fertility concerns
It's time to talk about the birds, the bees and the PTFEs.
PFAS breakthrough? Scientists eye easy way to rid the body of forever chemicals
There are over 4,700 PFAS, which are used to make items resistant to water, grease and stains.
Microplastics are everywhere — including your laundry — a device helps eradicate them
These minute particles have been linked to a laundry list of concerns, including a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and certain cancers.
Scientists issue urgent warning about certain sunscreens: 'Potential health harms'
"Not all sunscreens are created equal,” said Dr. David Andrews, acting chief science officer for the Environmental Working Group.
Microplastics are 'far from benign' — here's how they can devastate your body
"Although microplastics aren’t the most dangerous agent we may encounter, they are far from benign,” said study author Adam Soloff.
You're more likely to develop an allergy to red meat if you live in the suburbs — here's why
Symptoms, which typically emerge two to six hours after eating meat, include hives, nausea, wheezing, low blood pressure and fatigue.
Microplastics linked to 3 chronic diseases — and now they've been detected in gum
A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes amid mounting evidence connecting these tiny particles to three chronic...
Blobfish sheds 'world's ugliest animal' title after winning 'fish of the year'
The decidedly unattractive creature dominated the competition in the contest run by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, claiming the title with 1,286 votes after polls closed Sunday.
Hawaii is sinking 40 times faster than previously predicted — homes and businesses could soon be wiped out
Conditions have gotten so dire that low-lying areas in Honolulu, Waikiki and Pearl Harbor could be inundated in the coming decades — with a cost to infrastructure in the billions
Freaky 'blood rain' phenomenon turns tides and beach red: 'Truly unique'
The shoreline off an Iranian island turned bright red after getting battered by heavy rains in a scene straight out of the Bible.