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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

HISTORICAL FACTS: Scientists issue new warning linking microplastics with strokes - Caught on Camera

Tiny plastic particles found in the fatty plaque deposits of the neck’s main artery could be a potential risk factor for stroke, scientists say.

Researchers found higher concentrations of microplastics in those whose neck arteries had experienced a buildup of plaque, compared to individuals with healthy arteries.

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