Microplastics may fuel antibiotic resistance
And, consider cutting back on butter. Health Rounds Health Rounds By Nancy Lapid , Health Science Editor Hello Health Rounds readers! In the latest evidence of health risks from plastics in the environment, researchers have found microplastics may help bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. We also report on a large study that suggests decreasing butter in diets can lower mortality risks, and a report that further links wildfire smoke exposure and skin problems. In breaking news, see these stories from our Reuters journalists: Utah poised to become first state to ban fluoride in public water system ; US FDA to hold off action on weight-loss drug copies pending court ruling ; Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak after 98 deaths this year ; WHO starts slimming down in response to US cuts; and countries, global health groups b...


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