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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How microplastics affect cardiovascular health

    Most human bodies today are filled with microplastics. The tiny particles are even found in arteries. That could have major cardiovascular risks, a new study suggests.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 7, 2024 • 1 min read

    Most human bodies today are filled with microplastics. The tiny particles are even found in arteries. That could have major cardiovascular risks, a new study suggests.

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    Surfing: ‘Kook’ behavior led to your injury. Can you sue?
    1. 0:00What does guilty verdict for ‘Rust’ armorer mean for Baldwin’s trial?
    2. 8:29Exposure to grenade blasts likely damaged Maine mass shooter’s brain
    3. 16:30How microplastics affect cardiovascular healthYou’re reading this
    4. 25:16Injured due to another surfer’s ‘kook’ behavior — can you sue?
    5. 34:32Weekend film reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
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