Medicine's Sanjay Rajagopalan links common plastics and heart disease

Scientists find a link between common plastics and this deadly disease

Prevention: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of Case Western Reserve University’s Cardiovascular Research Institute, commented on the link between the plastic ingredient phthalates, heart disease and death. They can be found in products such as food containers, medical equipment, vinyl flooring, shower curtains, children’s toys, and food processing and storage materials like cling wrap. "Phthalates may infiltrate the arteries of humans and contribute to heart disease," said Rajagopalan.