A new study finds high levels of nanoplastics in bottled water
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New research finds large amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, explains how to limit exposure to avoid potential health problems.
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