Micromanaging Your Health

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I know some members of the Big Blue Nation (i.e., U.K. basketball devotees) who are such rabid fans that they are probably maniacally brushing with Crest in hopes that their gums will turn blue before the start of basketball season – and before Procter & Gamble removes the little blue microbeads from all of their products in the wake of scrutiny by environmentalists and concerned dental practitioners.

Many cosmetic products contain microbeads, tiny pellets of high-density plastic, either as abrasive additives or just for looks. The same plastic used in manufacturing garbage cans, grocery bags and knee replacements is also used in facial cleansers and exfoliant washes, chewing gum, and, yes, toothpaste.

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