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What You Should Know About Ingesting Microplastics

>> August 14, 2022

When broken down, plastic products create tiny particles called microplastics. These nearly invisible specks seep into our water, air, and have recently been found inside our bodies. Experts discuss how we ingest microplastics, and what potential effects they …

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Medical Notes: July 31, 2022

>> July 31, 2022

NueroString could be the future of detecting chemical imbalances A new invention helps researchers study the body’s chemistry. This innovation, called NeuroString, is a small implant that measures brain and gut health. The probe, which is described in …

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Medical Notes: July 10, 2022

>> July 10, 2022

Homemade baby formula could lead to electrolyte imbalances & brain swelling in infants Why is homemade baby formula a bad idea? Amidst a nationwide baby formula shortage, a DIY recipe may seem like the next best idea. However, Dr. Diane Calello, …

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Medical Notes: May 15, 2022

>> May 15, 2022

Microplastics detected in human blood for the first time Scientists say exposure to microplastics is unavoidable. It’s already known that people can breathe in the particles, however they were found in human blood for the first time in March. These findings …

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Medical Notes: January 30, 2022

>> January 30, 2022

Increased demand for plastic is doing more damage to both humans and our environment than we thought. A study in the journal Nature Sustainability finds that earth’s carbon footprint has doubled since 1995, much more than previously believed. Researchers say …

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