A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease
Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with potentially worse effects when combined with an…
ScienceDaily reports: Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with potentially worse effects when combined with an unhealthy diet.
One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Even more surprising, this widely used plastic was previously considered relatively harmless.
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