"Led to significantly reduced lifespan." Researchers issue warning after discovering dangerous toxin in household products: ...

YOU can’t beat a steaming hot cup of tea first thing in the morning. Not only does the brew soothe and perk you up, it’s also been linked to a whole host of health benefits. Scientists ...

A review of more than 140 studies found that many micro- and nanoplastics in bottled water don’t come from the water itself, ...

Tamil Nadu government requests IIT-M to investigate microplastics' health impacts after court highlights risks to pregnant ...

You can't avoid microplastics entirely, but certain dietary changes may ease the impact particles have on your health. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Humans ingest, on average, about 50 plastic bags ...

Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.

Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

Did someone say flower power? It turns out that fruits and flowers could be powerful new allies as we deal with the mounting consequences of exposure to microplastics. The Guardian summarized a new ...

With microplastics and nanoplastics present all over the globe, Northeast Ohio researchers overview human and animal studies ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under five millimeters, enter the environment from a variety of sources like larger plastic breakdown, personal care products, and industrial processes. Studies ...

DEAR DOCTORS: The more I read about microplastics, the more I want to do something to lower my family’s exposure to them. Any thoughts? Also, what is so much worse about microplastics than dust or ...