India, March 20 -- Microplastics have quietly infiltrated nearly every aspect of our environment - and increasingly, our bodies. From being detected in breast milk and foetal tissue to now showing up in cancer cells, their widespread presence is raising growing concerns about long-term health effects. While completely avoiding them may not be possible, becoming aware of everyday exposure sources and making small, conscious changes can help reduce the overall burden.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator who specialises in digestive, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional health, is breaking down the far-reaching impact of microplastic exposure - highlighting that these particles have been found even ...