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Microplastics Discovered in Prostate Tumors
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Small fragments of plastic were found in nine out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds. The small, single-center study was led by
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
In a new study, researchers found microplastics deep inside prostate cancer tumors, raising more questions about the role the ubiquitous pollutants play in public health. ...
National survey finds microplastic pollution around Britain's coastline could be double than previously recorded
Data collected during a rowing challenge around the seas of Great Britain has found significantly higher concentrations of microplastic pollution than previously recorded, a new report finds. The team, which included University of Surrey academic Hannah
DR. JOE: Microplastics are endangering your health
The Citizens | 2026-02-21, 13:10
Most people worry about calories, carbs and cholesterol. ...
DR. JOE: Microplastics are endangering you health
Henry Herald | 2026-02-21, 11:48
Most people worry about calories, carbs and cholesterol. ...
Microplastics detected in Thimphu\u2019s tap and bottled water, sparking public health concerns
From water flowing through household
Lake Michigan’s hidden dangers: mussels, microplastics
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PolyGone Systems Raises $4M Seed Round to Scale Microplastic Monitoring and Removal
KEARNEY POINT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PolyGone Systems, a Princeton
Metal oxide electrodes may enable rapid electrochemical detection of microplastics
Microplastic (MP) pollution poses a major concern,
Jeonbuk National University Researchers Explore Metal Oxide Electrodes as a New Frontier in Electrochemical Microplastic Detection
Researchers highlight the great potential of metal oxide-based electrochemical sensing methods for detecting microplastics in environmental samples JEONBUK-DO, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Microplastic (MP) pollution poses a major concern,
‘There has to be glitter’: can the Rio carnival give up its love of beach-polluting microplastics?
A bill banning the sale and use of plastic and metallic glitter has yet to go through in Brazil as the capital’s sandy shores bear cost of carnival’s shine
To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions
As everyday items like food containers shed tiny pieces of plastic, the public sees ‘an impossible problem,’ said plastic policy experts. ...
Adults consume 39k to 52k microplastic particles annually: Study
Patna: Adults consume between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles annually, according to data cited during an awareness drive sponsored by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change on Tuesday. The programme was organised as part of the
Growing evidence that freshwater wildlife is impacted by microplastics
Researchers have found more evidence that microplastics are impacting freshwater wildlife in different countries around the world. A new study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in the journal Environmental Research, documents the presence of
How microplastics in Delhi's Yamuna river and soil pose grave danger
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Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation, damage to lungs, study warns
SYDNEY, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, new research showed. This potentially increases the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis
Yamuna, groundwater, drains across city have widespread microplastic contamination: Study
The study, titled Study on Microplastics in
Environment Minnesota finds microplastics in state’s water
A new report finds
Microplastics have reached Antarctica’s only native insect
Even Antarctica’s toughest native insect can’t escape the reach of
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth,
This Assam startup Is building microplastic-free, organic tea for a new generation
What began as a response to chemical-heavy cultivation is evolving into a sustainable tea brand from Assam. Rooted in organic farming and backed by the state’s startup ecosystem, the venture reflects a new future for Assam’s tea. ...
Environment Minnesota report finds microplastics in water across state
Five simple ways to avoid consuming microplastics Microplastics can be found in food, water, and even the air we breathe. unbranded - Lifestyle A new report found microplastics in every water sample it studied from Minnesota's rivers and lakes.The
Letter: Microplastics remain a threat to Owasco Lake
Auburnpub dot com | 2026-02-12, 12:28
Auburn is currently fighting a heroic
Microplastics in fathers could make daughters vulnerable to diabetes
The Brunswick News | 2026-02-09, 19:35
Microplastic in Food: स्टडी में दावा, इन फूड्स में सबसे ज्यादा भरे होते हैं माइक्रोप्लास्टिक!
Microplastic in Food: माइक्रोप्लास्टिक,
The growing health concerns of microplastics and what you can do to reduce your risks
Microplastics are everywhere, from the food and water we consume to the clothes we wear and the air we breathe. Their widespread presence has led many to question how it impacts our health. Aaron Barchowsky, PhD, is an environmental molecular toxicologist at
ACUA receives national award for microplastics removal project
Atlantic City | 2026-02-06, 16:02
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority received a National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its microplastics removal project. ...
From sea to space: Turning the tide on microplastic pollution with satellite technology
What do microplastics, water color, and satellites have in common? Dr. Karl Kaiser,
What Microplastics In Skincare Could Be Doing To Your Skin Over Time
Experts explain how microplastics in everyday skincare may disrupt the skin barrier, cause irritation, and contribute to long-term sensitivity with daily use. ...
