Things Worth Noting
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like PCBs, DDT, and PFAS accumulate in the fat of overweight and obese individuals, increasing risks of hormone disruption, immune issues, and chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver disease. These lipophilic toxins, found in contaminated foods like farmed salmon and industrial byproducts, build up in adipose tissue, […]
Microplastics and nanoplastics from plastic packaging contaminate packaged foods, especially processed items and beverages, posing health risks through ingestion. These tiny particles, formed by migration, leaching, or environmental pollution, carry toxic additives like phthalates and BPA, linked to inflammation, immune issues, infertility, and cancer risks. Advanced detection methods, such as FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, confirm […]
Pharmaceuticals pollute oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. Drug residues, like antibiotics and hormones, enter through wastewater, sewage, and runoff, contaminating water and accumulating in fish and shellfish. These chemicals disrupt hormones, alter fish behavior, and damage coral reefs. Microplastics worsen the issue by carrying drugs, increasing bioaccumulation. To reduce harm, we need better wastewater […]
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has long been a staple sweetener in the food industry, found in everything from sodas to baked goods. But in the late 2000s, a startling question emerged: could this ubiquitous ingredient harbor traces of mercury, a notorious heavy metal linked to toxicity and health risks? The intersection of mercury and […]