Tag: Plastic
The plastic in your food wraps was long thought harmless: It may fuel fatty liver disease
Polyethylene sits in nearly every kitchen, from food wraps to cup linings, and may not be the inert material scientists long assumed.
Plastic cutting boards can release microplastics – but should you be concerned?
Plastic cutting boards can transfer tiny plastic particles into food. Several studies have examined what this could mean for our health.
Common plastic under scrutiny after scientists find signs of liver effects
A new study suggests a widely used plastic may affect liver health, although the findings have so far only been seen in mice.
Common plastic chemical linked to anxiety in new study
Scientists have linked a common plastic chemical found in everyday products to anxiety-related behavior that persisted long after early-life exposure.
Why glass is safer than plastic for food storage
Plastic is used every day in the kitchen, but few people consider its consequences.
Can plastic waste become medicine? New research shows promise
Researchers have developed a method in which plastic waste can be converted into Parkinson’s medication using bacteria.