One investigation, which focused on mice, found that microplastics became lodged in the rodents' brains, blocking blood flow ...

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Researchers have detected microplastics in blood, placentas, and organs. A scientific review explains how they affect human biology.

Tamil Nadu government requests IIT-M to investigate microplastics' health impacts after court highlights risks to pregnant ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Microplastics have been found in almost every part of the human body.Larger plastic pieces may exit the body through feces, while smaller pieces may stay in the body ...

Did someone say flower power? It turns out that fruits and flowers could be powerful new allies as we deal with the mounting consequences of exposure to microplastics. The Guardian summarized a new ...

Tiny plastic particles in everyday items could disrupt metabolism and cause inflammation, highlighting a hidden health risk ...

DEAR DOCTORS: The more I read about microplastics, the more I want to do something to lower my family’s exposure to them. Any thoughts? Also, what is so much worse about microplastics than dust or ...

Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

Just one plastic tea bag can release 11.6 billion microplastics. A single tea bag could dump nearly 12 billion microplastics into your drink — here's what to know first appeared on The Cool Down.

Scientists express concern over health impacts, with another study finding particles in arteries ...

Microplastics are everywhere, but new research points to a need to standardize measurements of microparticles.