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How worried should you be about microplastics?

4/8/2025 • 21 min

Microplastics are everywhere – they’re in the air, in the water and in our bodies. There’s plenty of evidence for that, but it’s still unclear what effects these microplastics are having on our health. Norman and Tegan unpack what we do and don’t know about these tiny specs of plastic, and what you might be able to do about them. References: Ingested micropla… Play episode

Is daylight saving time bad for us?
Do glasses make your eyesight worse?
Don't sweat it? Conventional vs natural deodorants
How much protein do you REALLY need?
What's so bad about fine particulate air pollution?
Does magnesium work against muscle cramps?
Which hair loss treatments actually work?
We're answering your questions LIVE! March 30!
Can functional mushrooms really help treat cancer?
Why are people taping their mouths?
There's a lot of fog around brain fog
Why is everyone suddenly talking about seed oils?
Can you get away with skipping your daily shower?
Should you base your diet on your blood type?
The four steps you need to form a habit
Is that glass of red wine over Christmas dinner good for you?
Infrared, ultraviolet and LED therapy – can lights cure us?
What's the lowdown on energy drinks?
Is sitting the new smoking?
Can collagen supplements keep your skin supple?
Are mobile phones giving us cancer?
Should you be avoiding nightshades?
Is NAD+ a miracle anti-ageing supplement?
How medical mysteries fed monster myths
Can't stop sneezing? What to do when hay fever hits
What on earth is grounding?!
MSG's messy myths and racist tropes
Why is the internet telling me to lower my cortisol?
Is melatonin the answer to a good night's sleep?
What it takes to avoid iron deficiency
Why do hangovers get worse as we age?
Rapid-fire round: Answering your sleep questions
Can you zap yourself buff with electrical muscle stimulation?
Why Norman won't shut up about the Mediterranean diet
Sweaty sauna bathing for better health
Can't stop biting your nails?
Is being an Olympian bad for your health?
Are office jobs ruining our bodies?
What does sneezing have to do with orgasms?
Norman tried an ice bath so you don't have to
How risky is sharing a toothbrush?
Is gluten really the enemy?
Phlegm — better out than in?
Is botox worth a shot?
Should we all be vegetarian?
Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic?
Can you train yourself to sleep less?
Why everything hurts when you turn 30
Can sudoku really keep your brain younger for longer?

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