Nanoplastics can interact with a protein in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia, according to a study led by Duke University published in Science Advances. The study suggests the growing presence of nanoplastics in the environment could contribute to increased Parkinson’s disease risk, highlighting a need for further research into how different types of plastics may affect human health.
Kansas City Man Charged for Hacking Computer Systems of Health Clubs
Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 31-year-old man from Kansas City, has been federally indicted for allegedly hacking into a health club chain and a nonprofit organization’s