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One of the world’s most common plastics – used in food packaging, plastic wraps, storage containers, and takeaway cups – may be partially responsible for your risk of fatty liver disease

The promise sounds tempting: reshape stubborn areas, tighten skin, and improve your silhouette without surgery or a lengthy recovery. Non-invasive body contouring treatments have become increasingly sophisticated, giving patients more options for addressing localized fat, skin laxity, and other aesthetic concerns

A common microplastic may increase the risk of fatty liver disease, a study finds

As Plastic Free July comes to a close, we want to remember to be conscientious about plastic use all year long. To spare birds, fish and other wildlife from the harm caused by plastic pollution, we’re raising our voices for a world with less single-use plastic products. How can you be a more sustainable consumer…

This is a summary of a story written by Shantell Kirkendoll on Duke University School of Medicine

Aora México, a color cosmetics brand that uses fully plastic-free and fully recyclable packaging, has launched at Sephora. Aora says it is “the first plastic-free beauty brand” to launch at the retailer, reflecting the beauty industry’s shift toward reduced reliance on single-use packaging. 

This story is based on an interview with Andrew Tagliarino, 34, a hospital administrator from Long Island, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity