Microplastics linked to cardiovascular risk

Timeline

1. 7 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   China Researchers Find Microplastics in All Human Artery Samples

   Chinese researchers found microplastics in every one of 17 human artery samples, especially PET, with higher levels in plaque‑bearing vessels, hinting at a possible cardiovascular risk.

2. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 10 sources

   Italian Study Finds Microplastics in Blood of Most Heart Attack Patients

   An Italian study of 61 patients found micro‑plastics in the blood of 84% of acute heart‑attack sufferers, far more than in stable or healthy groups; smoking and air pollution were strong predictors.

3. 20 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Italian Study Links Microplastics to Higher Heart Attack Risk

   An Italian study found microplastics in 84% of heart‑attack patients' coronary blood, versus lower rates in chronic disease and healthy groups, suggesting an association with cardiovascular risk.

4. 23 days ago

   [HEALTH] 10 sources

   Study Finds Elevated Microplastics in Blood of Heart Attack Patients

   Italian research finds micro‑ and nanoplastics in the coronary blood of most heart‑attack patients, especially smokers, while a separate study warns that lab contamination may overstate human microplastic loads

5. 25 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Microplastics Associated with Heart Attack Risk and Detected in Baby Food Pouches

   Studies link microplastics to higher rates of heart attacks, especially in smokers, and a lab test found up to 5,000 plastic particles in a single Gerber baby‑food pouch.

6. 25 days ago

   [HEALTH] 15 sources

   Italian study links microplastics in blood to severe heart attacks

   Italian researchers found micro‑ and nanoplastics in 84% of heart‑attack patients' coronary blood, linking higher levels to smoking, air‑pollution exposure and inflammation.

7. about 2 months ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Microplastics Detected in Human Organs, Study Links to Worsened Fatty Liver Disease

   Microplastics have been found in human organs and, in mouse studies, worsen fatty liver disease, highlighting potential health risks.

8. 2 months ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Microplastic particles intensify allergic inflammation in mouse study

   A Vienna study shows PET microplastics linger in mouse lungs, boost airway inflammation and amplify allergic immune reactions, suggesting possible health risks from environmental plastic exposure.

9. 3 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Great Pacific Garbage Patch fosters new marine ecosystem on floating plastic

   Research shows the Great Pacific Garbage Patch's floating plastic islands now host dozens of marine species, with coastal organisms reproducing and forming a new “neopelagic” ecosystem.

10. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Plastic kettles release millions of nanoplastic particles, study warns

    Study finds plastic kettles emit billions of nanoplastic particles per cup, posing a widespread health exposure risk.

11. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    New cement production methods could cut CO₂ emissions up to 98%

    Two studies propose cement production tweaks that could slash CO₂ emissions by up to 98 %.

12. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US Government Funds $144M Microplastics Initiative as California Honors Green‑Building Leaders

    US allocates $144M to microplastics research while California recognises green‑building innovators at its 2026 conference.

13. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Italy's stalled SalvaMare law amid study linking microplastics to heart attacks, strokes and obesity

    A study finds microplastics in humans raise cardiovascular disease risk, while Italy's SalvaMare law remains unimplemented.

14. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Study Finds New Plastic Kettles Release Billions of Microplastic Particles

    Queensland researchers found new plastic kettles leach billions of microplastic particles, urging multiple pre‑use boils and clearer warnings.

15. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    New metrics and low‑carbon methods target plastic waste and cement emissions

    New plastic‑particle metric and electric cement process aim to slash microplastic waste and cement CO₂ emissions.

16. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Microplastics from everyday items and emerging health research highlight growing concerns

    Common products shed microplastics; EU studies link exposure to immune and cellular effects, prompting a 30% pollution cut target by 2030.

17. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Pacific plastic garbage patch worsens warming as scientists develop sunlight‑driven method to turn waste into fuel

    Pacific garbage patch releases heat‑absorbing microplastics; Australian scientists show sunlight can turn plastic waste into hydrogen fuel.

18. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vienna street dust found more hazardous than in other cities

    Vienna street dust has up to seven times more hazardous microplastics than other cities, prompting Green Party calls for monitoring.

19. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Atmospheric microplastics heat air, adding roughly 16% of soot's climate impact

    Microplastics in air can warm the atmosphere, accounting for ~16% of soot’s climate effect.

20. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Microplastics found in Mediterranean fish and everyday foods raise health concerns

    Studies find widespread microplastic contamination in Mediterranean fish and common foods, posing health risks.

21. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Microplastics linked to climate warming and seabird contamination in new studies

    New studies show airborne microplastics may account for 16% of warming particles and seabirds ingest plastics with endocrine disruptors.

22. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Mediterranean Posidonia sea balls harbor microplastics; seeds remove over 98% from drinking water

    Posidonia sea balls in the Mediterranean carry microplastics; plant seeds can remove over 98% of microplastics from drinking water for under €5.

23. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Microplastics contaminate Pennsylvania waterways and agricultural soils

    Microplastics in PA waterways and agricultural soils suppress crop growth and raise food-safety concerns.