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Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team.

Plastic bottles used for water storage release harmful chemicals like fluoride, arsenic, and BPA, posing serious health risks such as cancer, diabetes, and weakened immunity. Despite government ...

The use of plastic has now become a part of our lifestyle. From kitchen containers to water bottles, plastic is everywhere. Plastic has taken over everything, be it cups, plates, or straws.

In today’s health-conscious world, the choice between glass and plastic bottles has become a hot topic. While plastic bottles are lightweight and convenient, glass bottles are often touted as ...

Furthermore, when households burn plastic bottles and other containers, some of the original contents also burn. Given chemicals are poorly regulated, the consequences of burning plastic could be ...

Poor people in vast city slums across the Global South are burning plastic to cook their food, warm their homes and boil water for hot showers. Waste plastic is plentiful and highly flammable.

Burning plastic and waste for heating is becoming increasingly common in urban areas. Credit: Nature Cities (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44284-025-00201-5 ...

At first, Carol Wilkinson thought the burning sensation in her mouth was just another uncomfortable symptom of the menopause. But within weeks Carol, 69, found herself in agonising pain.

Chemicals in plastic bottles can seep into water, risking health Repeated use of single-use plastic bottles increases toxin exposure Safer alternatives like home water filters provide pure ...

And your teeth are no exception. Dental and oral symptoms ranging from producing less saliva to something called burning mouth syndrome (we’ll get into this!) can all be caused by your changing ...