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Plastic pollution could be the silent cause of preterm births? New study answers

The plastic problem no one saw coming—Could it be causing premature births?

Microplastics are everywhere and now they might be shortening pregnancies.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 06:14 PM IST
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Miscarriage to PCOS risk, how frequent use of plastic impacts female fertility

Frequent use of plastic can significantly impact female fertility, and it's essential to understand the risks. To minimise impact, here are tips to consider.

Plastics are commonly used daily in everything from packaging to household items. However, their frequent use comes with hidden dangers to the reproductive health of women. (Representative picture: Freepik)
Published on Jan 23, 2025 04:23 PM IST

Nanoplastics can make you anxious: Study shows impact on mood and behaviour

Study shows nanoplastics can affect mood and behaviour, disturbing the neural activity in brain's dopamine related areas. 

Nanoplastics when found in the brain's dopamine-related areas like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala can make one anxious. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 12:34 PM IST

India emerges as the largest plastic polluter globally

India is the top contributor of plastic waste and lack of solid waste management is the problem.

Waste collection is a major problem in India.(Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo)
Published on Sep 05, 2024 03:50 PM IST

Can plastic cause autism? Research answers

Exposure to hard plastic components, mainly BPA, can cause autism in boys. Take a look at the results of the study here.

The study, led by Elisa Hill-Yardin, RMIT University, showed that exposure to components of the hard plastic, mainly bisphenol A, or BPA in the womb can lead to boys developing autism.(HT image)
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:40 PM IST
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