Study finds growing levels of microplastics in human brains
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New study finds alarming levels of plastic accumulation in human brains
A new study from the University of New Mexico found that plastic in the brain has increased by about 50% over the past eight years. The accumulation, roughly equivalent to the size of a standard ...CBS News - 1d -
Microplastics can block blood vessels in mice brains, researchers find
Scientists observe decreased motor function in rodents exposed to microplastics. Microplastics can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, essentially mimicking blood clots that could ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk, study finds
Bladder cancer risk increased 33% and colorectal cancer by 15% in using chlorine to disinfect water. Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds
Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fish. Wild fish can tell people apart – at least when they are wearing ...The Guardian - 4h -
Students half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math, reading: Study
The average student in 2024 remained nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
I've been studying the brain for 15 years. If you do just one thing for sharper memory, make it this
As a brain researcher of 15 years, Dr. Heather Sandison always encourages people to eat foods that cultivate a sharper, stronger memory. She shares the one thing everyone should prioritize.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - 6d -
Weight-loss jabs may help reduce alcohol intake, study finds
Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%. Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers ...The Guardian - 6d -
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds
Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment. The US federal government and chemical makers have long concealed the contents of pink ...The Guardian - 5d -
Infant mortality rate rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Infant mortality rates have increased in states that adopted abortion bans after the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ...The Hill - 4d
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