Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the last few decades, the ubiquity of plastics has greatly concerned medical researchers and environmentalists. Our increasing knowledge of the effects of microplastics is a leading cause of this concern. These microscopic plastic particles are problematic on their own, and plastic products also often leak physiologically harmful chemicals known as Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals. The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and the Endocrine Society recently published an important report regarding the body of knowledge regarding EDCs as it is understood today. The name of the study is Plastics, EDCs, and Health. This survey of the scientific record displays in great detail … Continue reading →