The Independent website has lots of news. You can sign up for notifications to stay up to date. Scientists say tiny pieces of plastic are increasing in our brains. This can be bad for people with dementia. Plastic particles were found in brain samples from both 2016 and 2024. Researchers think there is a link between plastic particles and health problems. They want to study this more. Microplastics have been found in other parts of the body, too. It is important to understand how plastic can affect us. Plastics are getting smaller and spreading more. Scientists need to study this more to keep us safe. Plastic pieces in our bodies are becoming a big problem. More research is needed to understand how they affect us. Plastic particles were found in samples from people with dementia. This shows a possible link between plastic and health problems. More studies are needed to find out how plastic affects our bodies. We need to learn more about this to keep ourselves healthy and safe.