Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’ ...

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Researchers say some widely reported findings of microplastics in human organs may be false positives Critics warn rushed ...

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The reported releases of microplastics ranged from a few hundred particles to over 8 million particles per liter in a new ...

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Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it ...

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Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective effects of estrogen, may play a role.” Microplastics have become nearly ...

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