Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has detected microplastics in a range of vital body parts, including the heart and brain. Now, researchers break down how ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But now, there’s a growing contingent in the scientific community that’s casting significant doubts on these claims, The Guardian ...

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental issue. Emerging data suggest they could also play a role in cardiovascular ...

A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research ...

The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...

Researchers found microplastics in every testicle studied, underscoring concerns about environmental hazards on reproductive health Getty Microplastics were found in every human testicle examined for ...

In August, experts from across sectors gathered at the National Academies to discuss the environmental and health impacts of microplastics. The meeting, hosted by the Environmental Health Matters ...

The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated ...

Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple ...

The use of plastic has skyrocketed over the past decade. Recent statistics reveal that in 2021, each person in the European Union (EU) generated an average of 36 kg of plastic packaging waste.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research has detected a “spoonful” of microplastics in the average brain. The impact of these is still ...