Microscopic plastic particles floating in the air we breathe may be driving up rates of lung and colon cancer while damaging fertility in both men and women, according to a recent scientific review of 3,000 studies released by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers.
Research has shown that microplastics pose health risks, potentially contributing to cancer and reproductive issues. They can trigger inflammation, generate oxidative stress, and act as carriers for other harmful substances. Also, microplastics may disrupt hormone production, leading to hormone-related cancers and impacting fertility and reproductive function.
An Invisible Threat Lurking Indoors
The review published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology highlights how tiny plastic particles released from degrading tires and waste contribute to a form of air pollution that poses significant health risks.…