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Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Coronary Circulation: Unveiling Their Role in Ischemic Heart Disease and Air Pollution Exposure

This article evaluates the presence of micro- and nano-plastics in coronary blood of patients with ischemic heart disease, linking their burden to acute coronary events, air pollution exposure, and inflammation, highlighting a novel environ

Oct 30, 2026
Cardiology

Microplastic Exposure and Cardiomyopathy: Unveiling the Gut-Heart Axis Mechanism

This study reveals that bisphenol F exposure aggravates cardiomyopathy under hemodynamic stress through gut microbiota metabolism, highlighting a novel gut-heart axis involving N-acetylputrescine and potential therapeutic targets.

Jul 14, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Microplastics in Human Thyroid: A Potential Trigger for Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Microplastics detected in thyroid tissues show higher concentrations in autoimmune thyroiditis patients, suggesting a potential environmental link to thyroid autoimmunity.

Apr 29, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Invisible Invaders: How Microplastics May Accelerate Atherosclerosis — and Why Men Could Be at Greater Risk

New animal research links oral microplastic exposure to dramatic increases in arterial plaque—especially in males—by injuring endothelial cells and provoking inflammation and oxidative stress.

Nov 25, 2025
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Invisible Invaders: How Microplastics Penetrate Our Bodies and What You Can Do About It

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under 5mm, have silently infiltrated our bodies through drinking water, air, and food. They accumulate in organs, accelerate cell aging, and increase inflammation. Learn hidden sources and practical tip

Aug 31, 2025Sign in to read
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Microplastics in Our Brains: The Invisible Threat We Can’t Ignore

Recent studies reveal alarming accumulation of microplastics in human brains, urging urgent research to understand health risks. Microplastics infiltrate the body through daily exposure, potentially impairing brain function and health.

Aug 31, 2025
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Invisible Intruders: Microplastics Found in Every Human Placenta Sample Tested

Recent research shows microplastics present in 100% of 62 human placentas analyzed, raising concerns about prenatal exposure and future health implications.

Aug 31, 2025Sign in to read
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Microwaving Plastic Containers: A Hidden Source of Billions of Microplastic Particles in Your Food

Recent research reveals that microwaving plastic food containers can release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles into food, posing potential health risks, especially to infants and young children. Understanding this silent contamin

Aug 31, 2025Sign in to read
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Is Microplastic Pollution Silently Eroding Male Vitality and Fertility?

Over 45 years, male physiological function has declined by 62%, possibly due to microplastic pollution. This article explores the science behind microplastics’ impact on male health and emerging approaches for prevention and treatment

Aug 26, 2025Sign in to read
Cardiology

Microplastics, Nanoplastics and the Heart: Emerging Human Data Link Environmental Particles to Cardiovascular Risk

Three prospective human studies report micro‑ and nanoplastic (MNP) detection in coronary blood, cardiopulmonary bypass–exposed blood, and carotid atheroma; associations with inflammation and adverse cardiovascular events raise biologic pla

Aug 9, 2025Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

Teflon (PTFE) Microplastics Impair Sperm Formation

A multi‑institutional Advanced Science study links PTFE microplastic bioaccumulation to impaired spermatogenesis via SKAP2 suppression and shows that SKAP2‑rich milk‑derived extracellular vesicles restore sperm structure and function in hum

Aug 9, 2025Sign in to read
Family Medicine & Nutrition

Plastics, Health, and the Planet: Why a Global Treaty Is Essential Now

A global plastic pollution treaty is crucial as microplastics and toxic additives pose escalating risks to human, animal, and environmental health.

Jul 28, 2025

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