The extent to which plastics have seeped their way into human plates through commonly consumed foods is not only dramatic but ...

The impressive physical properties of the most common plastics used today are attributable to the long carbon–carbon chains that make up their molecular backbone (Fig. 1). However, the strong ...

BC's Philip Landrigan, M.D., and the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health present a sweeping new report showing plastic as a hazard at every stage of its life cycle Philip Landrigan ...

Phthalates may impact brain development in babies that are exposed during pregnancy Study shows links to low levels of key brain chemicals like serotonin Experts urge women to reduce exposure to ...

a common plastic. In April 2022, the company established a test facility for the process in their Chiba factory. More collaborations are underway with Kyoto University, Shimane University and The ...

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with brain development in babies, a new study says. Phthalates are found in many ...

The subject of a new paper in Science is a new catalytic process that essentially vaporizes these common plastics, breaking them down into their hydrocarbon building blocks. Basically, they’re ...

Experts urge women to reduce exposure to plastics and certain personal care products FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may ...