A TOP scientist has revealed three everyday household items we should “avoid at all costs” - as they could be linked to a raft of serious health problems.

Repeated exposure could lead to cancer, infertility, and strokes, she warns.

Dr Shanna Swan, a reproductive epidemiologist and member of the Plastic Health Council, says Brits are being exposed just by eating, sleeping, and showering.

This is because many household items contain microplastics - tiny fragments of plastic less than 5mm in size.

These particles have now been found throughout the human body, including the brain, lungs, blood, and even unborn babies.

Studies have linked them to a range of potential health issues, including reproductive problems, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological effects.

They can also

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