Ubiquitous and almost invisible, the tiny shards of plastic that are entering the human body through the food we eat could be damaging our brains in multiple ways, experts fear.A team of scientists ...

New Swedish research finds that people with highest microplastics and PFAS levels face double the risk of multiple sclerosis ...

Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

Fathers exposed to microplastics before conception may be setting their daughters up for metabolic problems later in life.

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household ...

These tiny particles wind up in your system through clothing fibers, cosmetics, and packaging. Here’s how to minimize the health risks of microplastics.

Researchers report wide variation in microplastic properties, even among identical materials, challenging current toxicology ...

A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain. Microplastics may play a role in worsening neurodegenerative disorders such as ...

Researchers have mapped the molecular changes that unfold as sunlight causes plastics to leach dissolved organic matter, ...

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father's ...

The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...

Inhalable microplastics threaten air quality and public health in Indian cities, exacerbating pollution's severe impact on ...