Study links microplastics to higher heart attack risk

A new study found that people who had heart attacks had much higher levels of tiny plastic particles called microplastics in their blood compared to people with long-term heart problems or healthy hearts.

These microplastics come from things like air pollution and smoking.

The study doesn't say that microplastics directly cause heart attacks, but it shows a strong link between these tiny plastics and heart health.

The researchers think that reducing exposure to plastics, pollution, and smoking could help prevent heart disease.

They also found that these plastics might work together with air pollution to harm the lungs and blood vessels, leading to more inflammation and heart problems.