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HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body

HHS Launches $144M Study on Microplastics Health Effects The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $144 million program to investigate microplastics' impact on human health. The EPA simultaneously added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time. The initiative marks a significant government commitment to understanding emerging environmental health threats.