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Microplastics Are Turning Up Everywhere, Even In Human Excrement
By: Jill Neimark | NPR
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A very small study shows that microplastics are in human waste in many parts of the world. While it’s not entirely clear what that means for our health, it might be a sign that we need to pull back.

To Rinse Or Not To Rinse: How Washing Some Foods Can Help You Avoid Illness
By: Jill Neimark | NPR
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Rinsing foods doesn’t always prevent foodborne illness and can sometimes make the risks worse. Here’s what the science says about which foods you should run water over and why.