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Articles, research summaries, a TEDx talk, frequently asked questions, media appearances, and downloadable guides — all in one place.
Latest Articles
Is Bottled Water Worse Than Tap? What the Microplastic Data Actually Shows
Studies consistently find higher microplastic concentrations in bottled water than in filtered tap water — often by a factor of 22. Here is what you need to know.
Read Article →Microplastics in Infant Feeding: What Parents Need to Know Right Now
Microplastics have been detected in breast milk, placental tissue, and baby formula prepared in polypropylene bottles. A physician's guide for parents.
Read Article →BPA-Free Doesn't Mean Safe: The New Generation of Plastic Endocrine Disruptors
BPS and BPF — the plasticizers used to replace BPA — exhibit similar or greater hormonal disruption in emerging studies. What you need to know.
Read Article →Plastic in the Brain: What We Know About Nanoplastics and Neurological Risk
Nanoplastics have been confirmed in human brain tissue. We examine what the current science says and what it does — and does not — imply about neurological health.
Read Article →From Ocean to Organ: How Environmental Plastic Contamination Becomes Human Health Crisis
The environmental and human health dimensions of microplastics are not separate problems. We trace the pathway from ocean pollution to human exposure.
Read Article →The Plastic in Your Diet: A Category-by-Category Guide to Dietary Microplastic Sources
From sea salt to tea bags to canned goods — a systematic breakdown of where microplastics enter the food supply and what you can do at each step.
Read Article →Watch: "What Plastic Is Doing to the Human Body"
Dr. Elie R. Haddad delivers a physician's-eye view of the microplastic crisis — covering what the research shows, why it matters now, and what individuals and societies can do in response.
Elie R. Haddad, MD
"What Plastic Is Doing to the Human Body"
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Interviews, Podcasts & Features
Dr. Haddad speaks and writes for audiences ranging from health professionals to the general public — bringing scientific rigor and communicative clarity to every appearance.
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Guides & Reference Materials
Concise, physician-reviewed materials you can save, share, and use.
The 10-Point Plastic Exposure Audit
A quick self-assessment framework for identifying the highest-risk plastic exposure points in your daily routine. Free with newsletter signup.
Download FreeThe Plastic-Free Grocery Guide
A room-by-room shopping guide for reducing plastic in your food supply — packaging choices, storage alternatives, and label-reading tips.
Download FreeKey Research Summary (2020–2024)
A curated summary of the most significant peer-reviewed findings on microplastics and human health published in the last four years.
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Elie R. Haddad, MD
"A physician whose work connects environmental exposure to human health."
Dr. Elie R. Haddad is a physician and health educator with a focus on the intersection of environmental medicine and human biology. Having tracked the rapidly evolving science of microplastic contamination in peer-reviewed literature, he founded Homo Plasticus to serve the gap between what research shows and what the public understands.
His approach is defined by scientific rigor and communicative clarity. He is committed to accurately representing the current state of evidence — including its limitations — rather than simplifying a complex story into a sensationalized one.
Dr. Haddad speaks nationally on microplastics and health, writes for both professional and public audiences, and believes that education is the first and most important form of preventive medicine.
For professional inquiries, media requests, or speaking engagements, please use the contact form below.
Speaking, Media & Press Inquiries
Dr. Haddad is available for keynote presentations, media interviews, podcast appearances, institutional consultations, and conference presentations on the science and public health implications of microplastic exposure.
Speaking Topics Include:
- The State of the Science on Microplastics and Human Health
- From Environmental Contamination to Medical Crisis
- Practical Exposure Reduction: What the Evidence Supports
- The Endocrine Disruption Problem and Plastic Chemistry
- The Precautionary Principle in Environmental Medicine
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Or email directly: media@homoplasticus.com