Dr. Phillip Landrigan

director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good at Boston College

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Most human bodies today are filled with microplastics. The tiny particles are even found in arteries. That could have major cardiovascular risks, a new study suggests.

How microplastics affect cardiovascular health

Most human bodies today are filled with microplastics. The tiny particles are even found in arteries. That could have major cardiovascular risks, a new study suggests.

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