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Study in Nature offers clue on microplastics health risks

Original: "Microplastics are a source of extreme concern for health: the presence of these tiny pieces of plastic has been linked

A new study published in Nature is drawing attention to the health risks of microplastics. The tiny plastic particles have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, dementia and brain tumors, though exactly how they cause harm remains unclear. Researchers say the study offers a promising clue into the mechanisms behind these associations.

Why now: A newly published Nature study offers fresh insight into how microplastics may damage human health.

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• "Microplastics are a source of extreme concern for health: the presence of these tiny pieces of plastic has been linked to heart attacks, stroke, dementia and brain tumors. But what drives these associations is unclear. Now a study published in Nature offers a tantalizing clue:… · sohkamyung@mstdn.io · 1

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