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Microplastics have been discovered in the plaques that accumulate in the coronary arteries. Dr Harold Gunatillake, OAM, FRCS, FIASC, FICS, AM(Sing), and MBBS(Cey), a Health writer, compiled this. Overview: This document concerns microplastics’ presence, potential health risks in the human body and the environment, and strategies to reduce plastic pollution. People with microplastics and nano plastics in plaque lining a major blood vessel in their neck may have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death, new research suggests. (Nanoplastics pose a more significant threat than microplastics as they can penetrate biological membranes). Living in developed countries today comes with health hazards caused by consuming unhealthy diets. Regular consumption of hot foods, street foods, and highly salted processed fatty fried foods can lead to clogging of arteries, which increases the incidence of cardiovascular disease and stroke. In the past, our parents used to cook our meals in clay pots. ...