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New study finds alarming levels of plastic accumulation in human brains

A new study from the University of New Mexico found that plastic in the brain has increased by about 50% over the past eight years. The accumulation, roughly equivalent to the size of a standard plastic spoon, raises concerns about the long-term effects on health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to breakdown the findings.
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