From plastic bottles to nonstick pans, many everyday products release microscopic pollutants that can persist in the environment and our bodies. CoE Key Researcher Thilo Hofmann from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna talked to Dr. Georg C. Bézard about invisible pollutants in everyday life.
The conversation highlights the impact of environmental toxins on ecosystems and human health, and explores surprising sources of exposure, from heated baby bottles to outdoor clothing and cosmetics. Thilo also offers science-based advice on reducing personal exposure and why informed concern is more helpful than panic.
Dr. Georg C. Bézard is a Vienna-based specialist in orthopedics, traumatology, and trauma surgery. In his videocast ‘Morgenbesprechung’ (morning briefing), he invites experts to delve deep into medical, sporting, and health-related topics.