Plastics may be linked to rise in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, research finds

Extremely tiny pieces of plastic — nanoplastics — have been found previously in human blood, hair, and organs including the brain. Heat can cause these to shed from plastic products. File picture

People should avoid heating food and liquid in plastic containers or foam cups, as Irish research adds to concerns about possible links between plastic and diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.

Extremely tiny pieces of plastic — nanoplastics — have been found previously in human blood, hair, and organs including the brain. Heat can cause these to shed from plastic products.