New research presented at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm commonly found in the environment—can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling ...

Inside the search for the tiny particles that might be causing big problems for every human being on the planet.

A new report shows widespread PFAS, lead and other contaminants in tap water drawn from the Mississippi River for New Orleans and neighboring parishes.

Small-scale gold mining in the area releases mercury into the environment, where it can make its way into fish and, in turn, ...

Regularly eating fruit, vegetables and grains has a role in creating a healthy gut microbiota that is just as important as ...

An international team of researchers has uncovered a promising new avenue for treating colorectal cancer, the world's third ...

As talk about banning phones in schools increases, a new study revealed that the average teen spends a quarter of their school day scrolling. Research led by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute ...

The US health secretary’s claims are false, as research finds no clear connection between circumcision and autism.

The suspect contended a urine test was positive for fentanyl because he had applied lidocaine "to a sensitive area of his ...