New findings are raising concerns about how the tiniest particles, microplastics and nanoplastics, might be damaging one of your most vital organs.

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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds By . Sandee LaMotte. PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2025, 5:00 AM ET.