Microplastic Exposure May Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s, Study Finds

Microplastic exposure may raise risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

New Delhi: Exposure to micro- and nano plastics may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in mice.  Micro- and nano plastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through the water we drink, foods we eat, and even the air we breathe. The study, led by researchers from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, showed that those plastic particles infiltrate all systems of the body…

URI study links microplastic exposure to Alzheimer’s disease in mice

KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 10, 2025 — Micro- and nanoplastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through water we drink, foods we eat, and even the air we breathe. Those plastic particles infiltrate all systems of the body, including the brain, where they can accumulate and trigger Alzheimer’s-like conditions, according to a […]