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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
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Why We Fear Vaccines but Ignore Plastics and Pesticides

Selective panic over vaccine DNA risks distracts from proven dangers of plastics and pesticides.
Cognitive biases skew our perception of visible versus hidden health threats.
Cultural narratives influence public concern about health risks.
Public health
fromNature
4 months ago

Are microplastics bad for your health? More rigorous science is needed

Higher plastics in arterial plaques correlate with increased heart attack and stroke risk.
Current studies on plastics in human tissues face validity and contamination issues.
Lack of research rigor could lead to misinformation about plastic health risks.
Public health
fromNature
4 months ago

Are microplastics bad for your health? More rigorous science is needed

Higher plastics in arterial plaques correlate with increased heart attack and stroke risk.
Current studies on plastics in human tissues face validity and contamination issues.
Lack of research rigor could lead to misinformation about plastic health risks.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: The long-term effects are unknown'

Plastics infiltrate ecosystems and human health, containing harmful chemicals that pose severe health risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Chemicals in plastics may disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing risks of sleep disorders and other health issues.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Technofossils': how plastic bags and chicken bones will become our eternal legacy

Fast food and fast fashion will define humanity's geological legacy for millions of years, dominated by plastics, food containers, and synthetic garments.
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