On the heels of a new study that found our brains contain spoonfuls of microplastics, experts say there are easy ways to limit exposure and consumption. We can't escape them entirely, ...

Microplastics may contribute to heart disease, lung disorders, and other health problems. Use these 12 tips to reduce your exposure.

Three Gen Zers have developed CLEANR, a special washing machine filtration system to capture microplastics. The tech is rolling out at three universities while selling online for home use.

The tiny pieces of plastic scientists call microplastics are everywhere. They sit at the bottom of the sea, mix into beach sand, and blow in the wind. They’re also inside us. Last October ...

Our sustainability editor walks you through how to reduce exposure to microplastics and their chemicals, including in your food, drinking water, and air.

On the heels of a shocking new study that found our brains contain about a spoonful of microplastics, experts say there are a few ways to limit exposure and consumption of these dangerous specks.

There are also microplastics in ultra-processed foods like chicken nuggets. Storing and heating food in plastic containers can release lots of micro- and nanoplastics. “Switching to glass or ...

The final tallies indicate chewers can expect an average of at least 100 microplastics per gram of gum, although that number can increase up to 600 particles per gram.

Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere from brain tissue to arteries and warning of the health risks posed by their buildup inside our bodies. They’re also discovering just how easily ...

Microplastics And Pollutants Linked to Kidney Damage: New Study Highlights Hidden Dangers. Microplastics are more than an environmental problem—they’re a growing threat to human health.

Microplastics can also travel to and enter the plant’s water- and nutrient-transporting system (called the vascular bundle). From there, microplastics can reach other tissues.