We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

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Microplastics have become a hot topic in environmental science — and a reliable source of alarming headlines. A new study ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Microplastics are almost in everything we consume, including water. It's hard to ...

A new review from researchers at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University found that microplastics, plastic ...

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

A study published this week delves into the mystery of how the plastic objects we interact with daily shed tiny particles that creep into our bodies, brains, and guts. While the scientific focus has ...

Microplastics are all around us all the time. From kitchen tools to food storage, microplastics have infected our world. This means that each day, you're probably ingesting thousands of tiny plastic ...

Though natural fertilizers made from treated sewage sludge are used to reintroduce nutrients onto agricultural fields, they bring along microplastic pollutants too. And according to a small-scale ...

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A view of the Meghna River around Chandpur, Bangladesh on May 17, 2019.Taken on assignment for National Geographic's "Sea to Source: Ganges"expedition. Through the expedition, the international, ...