India, Oct. 22 -- Microplastics, tiny particles resulting from the breakdown of plastics, are increasingly being linked to concerning health effects. Emerging studies suggest that these invisible pollutants don't just linger in the environment - they are now being detected inside the human body, from arteries to brain tissue, and even the placenta.

Recent research has found disturbing evidence that microplastics can strain cells, impair organ function, and potentially accelerate biological aging, raising questions about their long-term impact on heart, brain, and overall health.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, highlights the larger impact of microplastics on human health and ageing in an In...