A shocking amount plastic has found its way into our brains, research finds.
Theres much more plastic in our brains than I ever would have imagined or been comfortable with.
Microplastics have been linked to a slew of health problems, includingneuraldisorders.
Tiny pieces of plastic like these could be in your brain.Credit: Oregon State University via Flickr
Thats not even counting the invisible plastic particles in the air, which we regularly breathe in.
And there are other surprising effects: one study indicated microplastics could beaffecting the weather.
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Experts say its complicated.
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant.
Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk
Companies use formaldehyde for everything from making furniture to sterilizing food.
Industry has repeatedly thwarted government efforts to limit its health risks.
