Your brain is full of microplastics

The Sneaky Microplastics in Your Kitchen Could Impact Your Brain Health
A recent study found the brain has significantly higher levels of microplastics than other organs. Here is what you should know.
Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?
Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists are scrambling to understand their effects on health.
More and more microplastics are ending up in our brains, study shows
More and more microplastics, released by everyday objects like water bottles and plastic bowls, are being found in the human body - above all in one particular organ. New research on dead bodies shows just how much is in our brains.
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Brain tissue may contain higher amounts of microplastics than other organs: Study
A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard plastic spoon, than other organs in the body
Scary levels of microplastics have been found in human brains
A new study has found startling levels of microplastics in the human brain, raising more concerns over plastic pollution.
Our brains are filling with more and more microplastics, study shows
A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into our brains, and that their concentrations are rising.
The Human Brain May Have More Microplastics Than Other Organs.
A new study published in ‘Nature Medicine’ has found that the human brain contains significantly higher levels of microplastics compared to other organs. Researchers analyzed brain, liver, and kidney samples from 47 cadavers,
Microplastics are invading your brain at an increasing rate. Here's what that means for your health
The amount of tiny shards of plastic in the brain had also increased by 50% compared to studies done in 2016. Researchers found levels of microplastics almost 10 times higher in t
Disturbing Discovery: Human Brains Are Filling Up With Microplastics, and It May Be Causing Dementia
Microplastics are accumulating in human brains at alarming rates, with concentrations rising 50% in the past eight years.
Dementia: Are microplastics accumulating in our brains a risk factor?
People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the ...
Alarming Rise in Microplastics Levels in Our Brains
"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with ...
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Scientists discover how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs
Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.
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How Are Microplastics Affecting Climate Change?
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under 5 mm, significantly impact climate change by disrupting carbon cycles, oceanic ...
Fiji Water Lawsuit Raises Concerns About Microplastics
A lawsuit claims FIJI Water misled consumers about its product's purity and environmental impact, specifically highlighting ...
Can we really avoid microplastics? What you need to know
Scientists say microplastics are unavoidable, but can we limit our exposure to these potentially harmful plastic particles?
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Microplastics in food packaging may increase heart disease risk
Microplastics pose a threat to heart health, causing harmful changes in vascular cells and increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis.