In today’s world, microplastics – tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm – are becoming increasingly prevalent.
The alarming reality is that microplastics have infiltrated every corner of our environment, from the depths of the ocean’s trenches to the peaks of the highest mountains.
These particles are so small that they are invisible without a microscope. However, their effects on the environment and human health are nothing close to invisible.
Emerging research has linked microplastics to cellular damage, inflammation, and potential long-term health risks.
Microplastics and preterm birth
At the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual gathering, The Pregnancy Meeting, new research on microplastics will take center stage.
The findings suggest that microplastics and nanoplastics are present in higher…