Medical Infusion Bags Can Release Microplastics Into the Bloodstream, Research Finds

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By Paige BennettMar 13, 2025, 2:04 pm476 ptsHotTop
Microplastics are entering the human body through the ingesting of seafood, drinking water and even by inhaling particles in the air. These plastic particles have been detected in the human gut, blood, lungs and brain. Now, a team of researchers has found another potential pathway for microplastics to enter the…

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