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The increasing presence of micro- and nano-sized plastics in the environment and food chain is of growing concern. Although mindful consumers are promoting the reduction of single-use plastics, some manufacturers are creating new plastic packaging to replace traditional paper uses, such as plastic teabags. The objective of this study was to determine whether plastic teabags could release microplastics and/or nanoplastics during a typical steeping process. We show that steeping a single plastic teabag at brewing temperature (95 °C) releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into a single cup of the beverage. The composition of the released particles is matched to the original teabags (nylon and polyethylene terephthalate) using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The levels of nylon and polyethylene terephthalate particles released from the teabag packaging are several orders of magnitude higher t
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Mashup Score: 123Reused deep-frying oil may cause neurodegeneration - 3 day(s) ago
The common restaurant practice has been shown to alter the production of essential brain chemicals in mice.
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Doing five minutes of light walking for every 30 minutes of sitting can help offset the harmful effects of sitting for long periods….
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Mashup Score: 32Pancreatic Cancer Facts - 4 day(s) ago
In 2024 an estimated 66,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and more than 51,750 will die from the disease. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality […]
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It’s no secret that working out is good for your health, but now, a new study is showing how it can save your life.
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Mashup Score: 322Effects of Diet on Sleep Quality - 6 day(s) ago
There is much emerging information surrounding the impact of sleep duration and quality on food choice and consumption in both children and adults. However, less attention has been paid to the effects of dietary patterns and specific foods on nighttime …
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Scientists have found that exercising in nature may help prevent thousands of cases of various diseases in the United Kingdom alone.
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Anthony Civitarese and colleagues observed an increase in mitochondrial DNA in muscle and a decrease in whole body oxygen consumption in healthy adults who underwent caloric restriction.
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Mashup Score: 88Thread carefully: your gym clothes could be leaching toxic chemicals | Well actually | The Guardian - 8 day(s) ago
Workout wear made from synthetic fabric is treated with chemicals, which research shows can be absorbed through skin
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Studies now find that you can absorb harmful chemicals from synthetic clothes. To reduce exposure, choose clothing made from natural fibers (like organic cotton, hemp, or merino wool) and seek certifications such as GOTS or OEKO-TEX from clothing brands.https://t.co/BAcKiVhxbu https://t.co/wL18PCcBiS
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The next time you visit the grocery store, consider stocking up on avocados and make them a part of your regular diet. Dr. Zhaoping Li, chief of the division of clinical nutrition at UCLA, said using avocados as facial masks may be helpful, but eating them is far more beneficial for your skin. “In the bigger context, skin is a part of the body and you can’t just rely on topical treatment to keep your skin in great health,” Dr. Li said. “Skin health is only going to go so far, especially if your body is
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Forget fancy creams, eat your way to better skin! In a small study, researchers found that women who ate an avocado daily for 8 weeks had noticeably firmer and more elastic skin. Key ingredients for skin: monounsaturated fats, carotenoids. antioxidants https://t.co/BgQwDqIJCA https://t.co/YbW3H5lJXw
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Tea is a healthy beverage, but sip loose-leaf tea. Research shows that when you steep a plastic teabag at brewing temperature (95 °C), it releases around 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics. #health https://t.co/vTiu9v1gq5. https://t.co/sQUhHS2D55