New Microplastics Research Center at PSU hopes to identify sources of pervasive, potentially dangerous pollution ...

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 ...

Microplastics are found in oceans and waterways all over the world. We are only just beginning to understand the damage they ...

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and brain tissue. Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl explains ...

Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.

Research continues to link microplastics and additives with health concerns – this week, a leading researcher said they were contributing to falling sperm counts. Many of us are wondering how to ...

Plastic pollution is seeping into the Earth, into wildlife, and into our bodies, and a new research review suggests tiny ...

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 ...

Microplastics are widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but scientists are increasingly discovering that ...

Plastic particles smaller than a grain of sand have now been found in human lungs, blood, arterial plaque, and placentas, ...

It is hard to believe that life can survive in Antarctica. Despite its harsh conditions, hardy flora and fauna do just that ...