Microplastics cause decreases in the populations of grazing animals in ponds, ultimately resulting in toxic algal blooms.

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

A new study links micro and nanoplastics in arteries to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn how to reduce your exposure.

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability ...

The link between a diet high in ultraprocessed foods and poor mental health, as well as cognitive decline, has been well-documented — and a new paper published Tuesday offers a theory about why they ...

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So keep dental products out of direct sunlight and avoid cleaning your ...

The data is building that plastics have the potential to adversely impact human health,” says Linda S. Birnbaum, a toxicologist and the former director of the National Institute of Environmental ...

You may already know that microplastics lurk in your takeout containers and your junk food. But alarming fresh research indicates that the effects of these tiny particles are from far teeny. New ...