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Eating ultra-processed foods linked to higher early death rates, global study finds
Publicado em 30 de abril de 2025
A new international study found that increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods raises the risk of dying before age 75, with the highest death rates tied to countries like the U.S. and England.
In short: Research across eight countries shows each 10% rise in ultra-processed food intake increases all-cause mortality risk by 3%.
England and the United States had the highest proportions of early deaths linked to ultra-processed food consumption, with more than half their [...]
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Microplastics found in brain tissue in new study
Publicado em 18 setembro 2024Scientists in Brazil have discovered microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of human cadavers, highlighting concerns about how these particles enter and affect the brain. In short: Researchers found microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of eight out of 15 cadavers, which may indicate these particles can enter the brain. The study found microplastics ranging from 5.5 to 26.4 micrometers, with the most common types being polypropylene and polyamide. Although it's unclear if [...]ver notícia -
Amazon rainforest at risk of significant transformation by mid-century, study indicates
Publicado em 19 fevereiro 2024The critical balance between human activity and the Earth's natural climate regulators is beginning to tip — and not in a good way. In short: A recent study predicts that by 2050, 10% to 47% of the Amazon rainforest could undergo severe ecological changes due to deforestation and climate change, potentially transitioning into savanna grasslands. The Amazon, a critical carbon sink for 65 million years, faces threats from global warming, extreme droughts, and fires, risking the [...]ver notícia