Coverage dated July 23, 2026 to July 28, 2026

Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood

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People who experience severe heart attacks may have higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood, according to a recent study.

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Fox News
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 23, 2026
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Nearly 84% of severe heart attack patients had detectable microplastics in their coronary artery blood, with polyethylene found in 97% of cases.
New York Post
Microplastics found in majority of heart attack victims’ blood, bombshell study reveals (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2026
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Researchers found detectable micro- and nanoplastics in nearly 84% of patients who suffered active heart attacks.
MyStateline
Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood (opens MyStateline)
Published Jul 28, 2026
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People who experience severe heart attacks may have higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood, according to a recent study.

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