Scientists believe this common household object could cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 16:40, 3 JUL 2016 UPDATED 16:40, 3 JUL 2016 BY IMOGEN ROBINSON Excerpts: "Researchers believe copper pipes cause proteins in the brain to misfold, leading to brain damage" Article at: http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/scientists-believe-common-household-object-8340028