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Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Brain Accumulation and Mental Health Risks

New research confirms microplastic buildup in the human brain at alarming levels, highlighting ultra-processed foods as a major source and proposing interventions to mitigate health impacts.

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2mo ago

Microplastics Found in Arterial Plaque Linked to Altered Gene Activity

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3mo ago

Chewing Gum Found to Release Thousands of Microplastics into Saliva

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5mo ago

Microplastics Found to Block Brain Vessels and Impair Function in Mice