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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Microplastics May Increase Risk for Obesity
Human exposure to microplastics and plastic additives may be linked to an increased risk for obesity, according to a study funded by NIEHS.
Climate, Food, and Nutrition
In this podcast episode, we speak with plant physiologist Lewis Ziska, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental health sciences at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.