Microplastics Have Been Found in Human Arteries. Here’s Why Doctors Are Paying Attention

Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, a position it has held for well over a decade and one that now accounts for roughly one in every five deaths. At the same time, many of its biggest risk factors, including high blood pressure, overweight and obesity, and type 2 diabetes, continue to rise worldwide. Genetics certainly play a role in your personal risk, but daily habits, what you put on your plate, and how you live day to day matter just as much.

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