Microplastics found in higher levels in lung cancer patients
New research from the University Hospital of Larissa in Greece indicates that patients diagnosed with lung cancer have higher levels of microplastics in their lung tissue compared to those without the disease. The study involved 100 patients undergoing bronchoscopies to investigate respiratory symptoms.
Why it matters
This finding adds to the growing body of evidence regarding the potential health risks of microplastic exposure and its correlation with serious respiratory illnesses.
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