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Health See other Health Articles Title: Toxic chemicals found in baby beds linked to brain damage and hormone disruption BABY BEDS LINKED TO BRAIN DAMAGE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS University of Toronto scientists just blew the lid off kids’ mattresses— literally. Two new studies found dangerous levels of phthalates, flame retardants, and hormone-disrupting plasticizers in the air around baby beds. Some mattresses released even more chemicals when heated by body weight. The kicker? Many of these toxic additives aren’t even needed to meet flammability standards. One researcher warned: “This is a wake-up call for manufacturers and policymakers.” Until regulations catch up, parents are being urged to declutter beds and choose neutral fabrics. Source: SciTechDaily Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal PLASTIC IN YOUR BRAIN? STUDY FINDS MICROPLASTICS HAVE INCREASED 50% IN 8 YEARS New research shows microplastics—tiny plastic fragments from packaging, bottles, and even food—are accumulating in human brains at alarming rates. A study in Nature Medicine found that dementia patients had up to 10 times more plastic in their brains than others. MICROPLASTICS HIT MICE BRAINS IN HOURS A shocking new study reveals that microplastics travel from the gut to the brain within hours, causing memory loss, reduced motor skills, and lower endurance in mice. Researchers watched in real-time as plastic particles clogged blood vessels and immune cells failed to clear the debris, leading to dangerous brain blockages. Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr · Globally, we are ingesting an average of 5 grams of #plastic every week, the equivalent of a credit card. This plastic contamination comes from "microplastics," which are making their way into our food, drinking water and even the air. Scientists suspect these particles enter through food, especially meat, and may cross the blood-brain barrier like viruses. While it’s unclear if plastics cause dementia, researchers warn this could be a serious public health crisis. Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr A single clothes wash can release up to 700,000 #microplastic fibres, many of which end up in the #ocean.(Do not buy clothes made from plastics, sweating lets plastics nto your body through the skin.) Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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