Microplastics in the brain: How can we avoid exposure? Written by Tim Newman Plastic does not biodegrade. Instead, it slowly breaks down into ever-smaller pieces. Microplastics, as the name suggests, are the microscopic debris that packaging will eventually become. Because of the way in which plastic gradually breaks down, microplastics come in a wide range of sizes. This means that they are the right size for every animal on Earth […]

COPD – CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious group of lung conditions that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These conditions cause permanent changes in the lungs that make breathing more difficult. COPD may not always show up on an X-ray. However, when it does, doctors may notice visible signs, such as air pockets in lung tissue, a lowered diaphragm, or enlarged lungs. Doctors may […]