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Microplastics: do they harm human health?
Summary
New research suggests that the amount of tiny plastic particles (called microplastics) in our bodies and environment might not be as high as scientists previously thought. However, researchers say we should still be cautious about potential health effects since we don't fully understand how these plastic particles affect our bodies over time. This finding means the microplastic problem may be less severe than feared, but more research is needed to know for sure if they're safe.
New research indicates that the levels of microplastics in humans and the environment may have been overestimated. So, should we still be concerned about their possible health effects? Katharine Lang reports
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