One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with potentially worse effects when combined with an unhealthy diet. Even more surprising, this widely used plastic was previously considered relatively harmless.
  • red_bull_of_juarez@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 day ago

    If you’re wondering which plastic it is:

    Polyethylene accounts for approximately one-third of plastic production worldwide. It is used in numerous everyday products, including food wrappers, storage containers, plastic packaging, and the linings of beverage cups.

        • FauxPseudo @lemmy.worldEnglish
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          10 hours ago

          I need a slrn style killfile where I can filter everything. Maybe it would be an actual use case for AI assistance where if the AI can’t figure out what the noun and verb of a headline then it gets down ranked.