Study Finds Microplastics in Most Prostate Tumors
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April 24, 2026
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers found microscopic plastic particles embedded in 90% of prostate tumor samples, with cancerous tissue containing about 2.5 times more plastic than nearby healthy prostate tissue Microplastics enter your body through everyday exposure — including food packaging, plastic containers, synthetic clothing fibers, contaminated air, and drinking water — allowing these particles to circulate […]
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