Microplastics and Human Health: What Every Family Needs to Know

by Ally Cohen
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Microplastics and Human Health: What Every Family Needs to Know

Microplastics have quickly moved from being an environmental issue to a serious public health concern. These microscopic plastic particles are now being found in our drinking water, food, air and even within the human body. Alarming new research links microplastics to fertility struggles, pregnancy complications and long-term health risks in children. But how do these particles enter our homes, and what can families do to reduce their exposure? The answers may surprise you about microplastics and human health, and they’re more relevant to your family’s wellbeing than ever before.

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