But scientists say new research is on the way. The world produced 450 million tons of plastics in 2025, and that number is ...

"During food intake, the water flows through the permeable funnel wall, is filtered, and the particle-free water is then ...

"These findings from a mouse study likely have implications for humans. Men planning to have children should consider ...

Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

Once invisible to most, microplastics have become one of the biggest health and environmental concerns of 2025 — showing up ...

They are literally everywhere. And no, we are not talking about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo with their never-ending ...

From takeout containers and tea bags to bottled water, gum, and even cheese, these were the most-read microplastic stories of ...

More microplastics and forever chemicals are popping up in our drinking water. As a public health expert, I rounded up seven ...

Scientists have discovered that feeding mice with microplastics increases plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice.

Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective ...

Tiny fragments of plastic are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, particularly through our food ...

Scientists have found a way to get rid of microplastics that have been found in our food and drinks by boiling it.