Microplastics Are Invading Our Arteries, and It Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Stroke

Higher levels of micronanoplastics were found in carotid artery plaque, especially in people with stroke symptoms, suggesting a potential new risk factor. People with plaque buildup in the arteries of their neck have been found to carry higher concentrations of tiny plastic particles within those blood vessels compared to individuals with healthy arteries. This difference [...]