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Study Links Microplastics to Increased Stroke Risks

4/27/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of New Mexico uncovers a startling connection between stroke victims and microplastics, revealing they harbor over 50 times more of these harmful particles in their arteries compared to healthy individuals. With those exhibiting high plaque levels showing nearly 16 times the microplastic accumulation, the research raises urgent concerns about the hidden dangers of microplastics linked to heart disease and dementia.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of New Mexico uncovers a startling connection between stroke victims and microplastics, revealing they harbor over 50 times more of these harmful particles in their arteries compared to healthy individuals. With those exhibiting high plaque levels showing nearly 16 times the microplastic accumulation, the research raises urgent concerns about the hidden dangers of microplastics linked to heart disease and dementia.