Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
Description
February 27, 2024
A study of 62 human placentas has found microplastics in every single one of them. The finding adds to a growing body of research on the pervasiveness of microplastics in the ecosystem. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 27, 2024.
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas02:39 | February 27, 2024 -
Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | 10 hours ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: People regain weight, worsen heart health after stopping weight-loss drugs, study says02:33 | January 8, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concerns02:35 | January 5, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Roundup safety research retracted by its publisher02:40 | December 5, 2025 -
Health Matters: Former U.S. FDA leaders condemn internal memos02:32 | December 4, 2025 -
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Health Matters: Tests show all ByHeart products may be contaminated02:18 | November 26, 2025 -
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Health Matters: Doctors, nurses leaving Quebec’s Nunavik region due to water shortages02:26 | November 24, 2025 -
Health Matters: Child advocates urge feds to bring back Online Harms Act02:48 | November 21, 2025 -
Health Matters: Countries report rising levels of drug-resistant gonorrhea02:33 | November 19, 2025 -
Health Matters: Enoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria concerns02:23 | November 18, 2025
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas02:39 | February 27, 2024
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Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | 10 hours ago
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026
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Health Matters: People regain weight, worsen heart health after stopping weight-loss drugs, study says02:33 | January 8, 2026
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Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options02:34 | January 7, 2026
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Business Matters: McDade windshield washer fluid recalled due to lack of childproof packaging02:33 | January 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concerns02:35 | January 5, 2026
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Health Matters: 4 people hospitalized after Pillsbury Pizza Pops recalled due to E. Coli concerns02:59 | December 23, 2025
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Health Matters: Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops recalled due to E. coli concerns02:33 | December 22, 2025
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Health Matters: Flu season spiking ahead of holiday season, experts say02:40 | December 17, 2025
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Health Matters: 6M Canadians still do not have access to primary care, survey suggests02:28 | December 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Former U.S. FDA leaders condemn internal memos02:32 | December 4, 2025
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Health Matters: Doctors, nurses leaving Quebec’s Nunavik region due to water shortages02:26 | November 24, 2025
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Health Matters: Child advocates urge feds to bring back Online Harms Act02:48 | November 21, 2025
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Health Matters: Countries report rising levels of drug-resistant gonorrhea02:33 | November 19, 2025
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Health Matters: Enoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria concerns02:23 | November 18, 2025
Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
Description
February 27, 2024
A study of 62 human placentas has found microplastics in every single one of them. The finding adds to a growing body of research on the pervasiveness of microplastics in the ecosystem. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 27, 2024.
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