In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually ...

Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

They’ve been found in your liver, blood, and even brain—microplastics are everywhere. While they’re nearly impossible to ...

If you’re concerned about microplastics, PFAS and lead, there are certain ways to make your drinking water safer.

For decades, plastic has been designed to last, not to leave. The result is a planet laced with microplastics that persist in ...

How many tiny pieces of plastic are currently inside your body? A series of headline-grabbing studies in the last few years ...

The link between a diet high in ultraprocessed foods and poor mental health, as well as cognitive decline, has been well-documented — and a new paper published Tuesday offers a theory about why they ...

While plastic is generally discussed as an environmental issue it has become a significant health threat infiltrating both ...

According to a recent analysis of past studies, hot food stored in plastic containers can lead to significantly higher ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Invisible microbubbles forming on everyday plastics can peel off microscopic fragments, ...