➀ Researchers have discovered microplastics in human brain samples, with recent samples showing a 50% increase compared to older ones.
➁ Inhalation is a key factor in how microplastics can enter the brain, traveling through the nose to the olfactory bulb.
➂ Dementia patients were found to have 3 to 5 times more microplastics in the brain than those without dementia.
➀ Apple is facing a lawsuit alleging the use of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in its smartwatch bands.
➁ The lawsuit claims that these chemicals are linked to negative health effects including increased cancer risk and immune system issues.
➂ The lawsuit highlights specific Apple Watch bands and references a study from Notre Dame University that found PFAS in fitness-tracking wearables from multiple companies.
