There are enough nanoplastics in some brains to make a plastic spoon — here are 5 easy ways to reduce your exposure. Plastic is more pervasive than ever before, from the Antarctic tundra to our ...

Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? Patricia S., via ...

Microplastics have been increasingly in the news and for good reason. They have been found in every human body system assessed, and have been associated with adverse health outcomes. Microplastics ...

For years, plastic turf was seen as an environmentally friendly and water-saving alternative to natural grass during California’s persistent drought. But new information from studies about its harmful ...

Our brains are increasingly plastic. Minuscule shards and flakes of polymers are surprisingly abundant in brain tissue, a study of postmortem brains shows. This appraisal of microplastics and ...

It's a disturbing thought: At this very moment, tiny crumbs of plastic are trickling through our bodies, a parade of unwelcome houseguests ready to take up residence in some tissue or organ. The ...

Research reveals how invisible nanoparticles manipulate cellular messengers, undermining your gut’s delicate microbiome, raising new questions about the unseen health risks of environmental ...

A new study published by researchers at the University of Rhode Island suggests that the accumulation of microplastics in the brain could affect how it functions, findingthat high amounts of ...

In a new column, we take a pressing health question and delve into the evidence with the help of leading experts Most of us rely on plastic containers to store leftovers, pack lunches and reduce daily ...