How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials
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The viral claim about "a spoon's worth of plastic in your brain" highlights issues with microplastics research methodology and the gap between alarming headlines and scientific evidence.
John Galt is the chairman of Husky Technologies, a member of the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR).
But here’s what didn’t go viral: the follow-up.
Experts later flagged the study for a critical flaw: To quantify microplastics in samples, the study relied on equipment with limitations in distinguishing plastics from other materials, leading to potential false positives.
Mom's unexpected secret chili ingredient leaves millions of TikTok viewers divided: 'Absolutely not'
A mother's viral TikTok revealed dark chocolate as her secret chili ingredient, shocking millions of viewers with the unconventional cooking tip that divided internet users.
Medical experts recommend the 5R approach — remove toxins, replace enzymes, reinoculate good bacteria, repair gut lining and rebalance lifestyle — to improve gut health and boost immunity.
Historic medieval property St. John's Jerusalem, once home to Knights Hospitallers, is for sale in Kent, England, with 8 bedrooms and 24 acres, but the lease ends in 2122.
The flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has killed four people in Florida this year, with 11 infections reported, typically contracted through warm seawater or raw shellfish.
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New research shows that consuming foods rich in choline, such as poultry, eggs, broccoli and walnuts, may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older adults.
Mental health professionals support Texas flood victims with Spring Health offering $500,000 in free services as experts highlight trauma responses in children and adults.
A new beach safety rule in the City of Holmes Beach, Florida, prohibits digging holes deeper than one foot and bans metal shovels, while still allowing children's plastic toys for sand play.
German customs officers discovered 1,500 tarantulas hidden in spongecake shipped from Vietnam, leading to criminal proceedings against the recipient.
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was evacuated in Iceland on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution" following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Medical experts recommend colon cancer screening at 45 and urge young adults to limit red meat, stay active and maintain normal weight to prevent GI cancers.
Marla Maples, wellness advocate, spoke to Fox News Digital about weather and health issues as EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin launches resources about contrails amid concerns about weather modification.
New research from Emory University shows that psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, extended lifespan in aged mice, reducing oxidative stress and preventing DNA damage.