Microplastics Found Deep in Lungs of Living People for First Time
“Microplastics were detected in human blood for the first time in March, showing the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs.” by Damian Carrington via The Guardian Headline image caption: Microplastics now contaminate the entire planet, from the summit of Mount Everest to the deepest oceans. Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients … Continue reading
Your ‘BPA-Free’ Water Bottle May Contain Another Chemical Harmful to Your Health
You may not have heard of Bisphenol-A, but you’ve probably heard of it’s abbreviation—BPA—because of products advertising its absence, like BPA-free water bottles, baby bottles, and tupperware. BPA is a chemical added to clear plastics, so it shows up pretty much everywhere. The concern is that when it’s used in food containers, it can leech into food or drinks and … Continue reading
