Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. And much of what we use, such as cutting boards, clothes and cleaning sponges, can expose us to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles called microplastics.

Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and synthetic gums release similar amounts of ...

Share on Pinterest Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested, a new study found. Counter/Getty Images A new study found that chewing gum ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...

Sugarcane is a tall grass native to tropical and subtropical regions, primarily grown for its juice, which is used to produce sugar, jaggery, and various beverages. The plant is rich in natural ...

Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics. While the long-term effects of exposure to microplastics are not well understood, emerging evidence has suggested several ...

Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the increasing amount of microplastics found in our bodies: gum. According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical ...

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Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...

plastic everywhere. In Estero Bay. Researchers at FGCU are finding microplastics in more oysters, and they say it's only gotten worse since Hurricane Ian. True oysters will devour anything.

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