plastic

‘This underscores the need for greater awareness’

Health
Rachel Carter

Scientists in a new study said that they “preliminarily verified” that microplastics can spur the formation of gallstones and aggravate the condition. ...

‘Raises a series of urgent questions’

Health
Rachel Carter

Scientists in Italy made a disturbing discovery that illustrates the dangerous ways plastic can affect our bodies. What happened? Earlier this month, ...

‘They can be produced in a near-endless variety’

Business
Jessica Roberts

One startup is on a mission to revolutionize the way we snack, yet the template it’s using may feel reassuringly comfortable to ...

This one kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it’s not a microwave

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Brooke Kato Published Feb. 17, 2024, 3:04 p.m. ET A popular kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health ...

New Recycling Method Could Make Polyethylene Waste a Thing of the Past

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have innovated a method to convert polyethylene waste into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis and solar ...

Health experts issue warning over travel to  Dominican Republic for cheap plastic surgery after deaths of nearly 100 Americans who’d got cut-price, liposuction, BBLs and Tummy Tucks

Health
Rachel Carter

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 22:09 25 Jan 2024, updated 22:24 25 Jan 2024 Researchers said nearly 100 Americans have ...

Bottled water contains 100 times more plastic nanoparticles than previously thought

Health
Rachel Carter

Researchers cut their bottled water use after shocking discovery of a quarter of a million tiny plastic pieces per litre. ADVERTISEMENT The ...