Microplastics — tiny synthetic particles shed from clothing, packaging and other sources — are prevalent in many of the fish ...

The presence of microplastics in our food and soil has become a global-level crisis. A young girl named Anushka Sable has ...

While it is widely acknowledged that each substance is a big issue, the combined effects have been studied less — until now.

The analysis from Oregon is the first of its kind in the region, and it shows that microplastics are widespread in edible ...

Microplastics have become a serious problem for pollution, but now scientists worry about the potential health effects too.

A study reveals microplastics in human reproductive tissues, highlighting serious health risks. Learn about the impact and ...

Fish and shrimp are full of tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastic products, that could affect our health.

Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found there ...

The health risks of microplastics are becoming more clear as scientists develop a pollution sponge made from squid ...

Lowering plastic consumption is vital for our personal health, and experts have identified items you can eliminate.

PET plastics take hundreds of years to degrade in the environment. Over time, they break down into microplastics, pieces of ...

Microplastics contaminate edible tissues of Oregon seafood, posing health concerns. Researchers call for further studies, ...