Over the past year, scientists have searched brain tissue, arteries and even joints for the presence of microplastics. The ...

Recent studies reveal microplastics in human blood and organs, raising health concerns. Explore how these particles enter the ...

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates ...

A recent story in The Guardian raised valid questions about an emerging field of study. It doesn’t mean we should write off ...

You’ve probably heard microplastics are everywhere — in our brains, in our hearts, in possibly every single man on earth’s ...

It's a disturbing thought that we are constantly bombarded with plastic. And studies show microplastics are inside us - in our lungs, liver, heart, brain. The list goes on. NPR health correspondent ...

Scientists are working hard to understand the impact of microplastic pollution in the environment and in human bodies. The research requires identifying and analyzing types of microplastics particles, ...

Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective effects of estrogen, may play a role.” Microplastics have become nearly ...

According to a new study, microplastics in the air in Xi'an city, China, more than tripled during the time period of their ...

Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural environments in greater quantities than in urban locations, researchers ...

Thus, using PE-coated paper cups could decrease MP intake compared with PE cups; this reduction may lower dose-dependent ...