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

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research ...

A review of more than 140 studies found that many micro- and nanoplastics in bottled water don’t come from the water itself, ...

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

You can't avoid microplastics entirely, but certain dietary changes may ease the impact particles have on your health. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Humans ingest, on average, about 50 plastic bags ...

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

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

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under five millimeters, enter the environment from a variety of sources like larger plastic breakdown, personal care products, and industrial processes. Studies ...

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 ...

As scientists uncover growing levels of microplastics in the brain, new evidence suggests your favorite convenience foods could be quietly affecting your mental health—sparking urgent calls for ...