Microplastics have even been found inside our bones – but what impact are they having on our health? Here's everything we know about what they're doing to our bodies.

Tape: According to researchers, the amount of microplastics in analyzed brains rose by about 50% from 2016 to 2024. It means the average brain could contain about seven grams of microplastics, which ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...

The study added to a growing understanding and body of research about the health impacts of microplastics. For instance, a ...

Another recent study found that microplastics can harm the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, immune systems, ...

Emily Cope takes a test to reveal which ‘forever chemicals’ are lurking in her body – and asks the experts how you can cut ...

"Researchers have found that tiny bits of plastic called microplastics in hot drinks like coffee and tea — these tiny plastics come from disposable cups and get into our bodies when we drink," Dr. Ash ...

Microplastics are a growing concern globally. These tiny pieces of plastic are found in the sea, land, and air — and, ...

The array of plastic invented since, from cling film to Lycra to Lego, now presents a threat to elephants, not to mention the rest of the planet. A 2022 study found plastic or other human products in ...

Avoid single-use plastics like water bottles, straws, gloves, shopping bags, wrappers, cigarettes, beads, and glitter. And only warm up meals in glass containers as heat can release microplastics into ...

With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and ...

A new study published in Science Advances has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which microplastics can disrupt ...