A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes amid mounting evidence connecting these tiny particles to three chronic dis… ...

On the heels of a new study that found our brains contain spoonfuls of microplastics, experts say there are easy ways to limit exposure and consumption.

New research suggests areas with higher concentrations of microplastics also have higher rates of chronic disease.

New research suggests that microplastics are contributing to a global rise in rates of depression and dementia.

Researchers are just beginning to understand how microplastics might be affecting human health. A Reporter visited a lab to observe some of the work.

Microplastics are everywhere and in everything, including humans – and that’s not a good thing. Microplastics are fragments of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size that usually require a microscope ...

Experts at leading health care conferences last month called for further research into the health effects of microplastics and prompted immediate action to limit exposure.

There isn't yet research on how to remove microplastics already in our bodies, but there are a few ways we can limit exposure.

Microplastics may contribute to heart disease, lung disorders, and other health problems. Use these 12 tips to reduce your exposure.

The final tallies indicate chewers can expect an average of at least 100 microplastics per gram of gum, although that number can increase up to 600 particles per gram.

Microplastics can get into brain tissue, study shows The tiny scraps of plastic were found in the olfactory bulb, the part of the brain responsible for processing smell.

Microplastics have been found in numerous organ systems and even in the human brain. It's impossible to avoid them altogether, but you can cut back, researchers say.