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Scientists Warn: Dishwashing Plastic Releases Harmful Microplastics Linked to Dementia, Cancer, and More Placing plastic items like plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery in the dishwasher may raise the risk of dementia, scientists warn. Research reveals that mechanical dishwashing releases toxic microplastics—particles small enough to breach the blood-brain barrier—that contaminate nearby utensils and pose health risks. […]