Researchers identify dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics.

The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia ...

Scientists uncover alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, raising concerns about their potential role in ...

Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat.

Microplastics—the tiny particles of plastic shed when litter breaks down—are everywhere, from the deep sea to Mount Everest, ...

The human body holds more mysteries than we realize. Scientists studying human tissues have uncovered surprising findings, ...

Meanwhile, "one of the most effective ways to reduce microplastic consumption" is to stop heating up food in plastic containers. While tea bags are labeled food grade, a study found that they released ...

A board of scientists has proposed a system to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes. Currently, there’s no coordinated, ...

By now, you've no doubt heard that modern living is filling our bodies with microplastics. But an alarming study now shows ...

Find out how microplastics affect brain health and what steps can be taken to reduce their presence in your body.

High levels of marine microplastics have been linked to a higher prevalence of cognitive and other types of neurologic ...

Plastic waste is recognized as a major cause of environmental harm, with products like water bottles, plastic bags and ...