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The Clearest Evidence Yet That a Common Plastic Increases Risk of Fatty Liver Disease


One of the world's most common plastics – used in food packaging, plastic wraps, storage containers, and takeaway cups – may be partially responsible for your risk of fatty liver disease.

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