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It’s September 7, 2025, and I’m thinking about something that’s become a quiet concern in our lives: plastic. We know it’s in our oceans and our food, but a recent study has revealed something much more personal – plastic particles have been found in over half of the artery plaques examined from people undergoing surgery … Read more
Did you know that a recent study has uncovered something quite startling about our health? Researchers found plastic particles in more than 50% of samples taken from clogged arteries. This discovery suggests a potential link between the microplastics we consume and our cardiovascular health. It’s pretty eye-opening when you think about it. We’re constantly hearing … Read more
Microplastics and Your Brain: A 3-Week Warning Did you know that tiny particles, invisible to the naked eye, could be impacting your brain health in just a few weeks? That’s the startling conclusion of some recent research, bringing the issue of microplastic pollution even closer to home. We often talk about microplastics in our oceans … Read more
It feels like microplastics are everywhere these days – in our water, our food, even the air we breathe. While we’ve known they’re a growing environmental concern, a new study has put a startling spotlight on their potential impact on our health, specifically our brains. Did you know that even a short exposure – as … Read more
Did you know that the tiny plastic particles we often hear about – microplastics – might be affecting our brains? It’s true. New research has linked these pervasive environmental contaminants to symptoms that look a lot like Alzheimer’s disease in mice. As someone with a background in environmental science, I find this research particularly concerning, … Read more
Today is August 26, 2025, and it’s time we talk about something that’s quietly becoming a big concern: microplastics. Health experts are raising alarms about a “grave danger” that’s lingering in our everyday lives, and frankly, it’s incumbent on us to pay attention. Microplastics aren’t just out there in the oceans; they’re right here, in … Read more
Did you know that tiny plastic particles, invisible to the naked eye, are now found in virtually every corner of our planet? From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, and even inside our bodies, microplastics have become an inescapable part of modern life. Health experts are issuing serious warnings about the potential dangers they … Read more
Did you know that tiny plastic particles, invisible to the naked eye, are increasingly found in our environment? We’re talking about microplastics – fragments smaller than 5 millimeters that originate from larger plastic items breaking down. My background in atmospheric science has given me a unique perspective on how widespread these particles are, and a … Read more
Microplastics: The Invisible Invaders in Our Brains It’s hard to escape the news these days: microplastics are everywhere. From the deepest oceans to the air we breathe, these tiny plastic fragments have become a pervasive part of our environment. We’ve seen reports of them in our food, our water, and even, as one striking piece … Read more