Microplastics are everywhere—from our environment to our bodies—and emerging research suggests a possible link to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Stacy Loeb, professor of Urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine with a secondary appointment in Population Health, shares why this field is so urgent, what we know so far, and why collaboration is key. ✨ Key Insights: • Patients with microplastics in carotid plaques were more likely to suffer cardiovascular events (NEJM study) • Early evidence suggests a connection between microplastics and multiple human cancers, including prostate cancer • Conducting this research is challenging and requires multidisciplinary teams—from clinicians to chemists • Systemic change, policy, and industry action are essential consumers can’t solve this crisis alone • The plastics and human health symposium bring experts together to drive real solutions 📌 Chapters: [00:50] Cardiovascular risks: microplastics in carotid plaques [01:50] Early ...