Dr. Andrew West: Duke University Processor of Pharmacology on New Findings in the Fields of Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Microplastics are turning up in human brains, and new research suggests their presence is increasing at an alarming rate. A study led by Dr. Andrew West, a pharmacology professor at Duke University, is exploring the potential links between environmental factors and age-related brain diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. While the study found higher concentrations of plastic in individuals diagnosed with dementia, researchers caution that this does not necessarily indicate a direct cause. Dr. West joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the findings and what they could mean for public health.