Plastic In Drinking Water

Global health risks from plastics may double by 2040, warns Lancet study

From climate change to cancer risk, plastics may be silently harming human health across their entire lifecycle as a Lancet study warns the damage could double by 2040 without urgent action

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Why your office coffee cup and lunch box may raise heart disease risks

From coffee cups to food containers, experts explain how workplace plastic exposure raises risks of hormone disruption and cardiovascular damage

Updated On: 02 Jul 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

Plastic in drinking water: What are the risks to human health?

Plastic microparticles are less dense than water and so they would float and not be removed from the water even after treatment

Updated On: 15 Sep 2017 | 9:39 AM IST