On the heels of a shocking new study that found our brains contain about a spoonful of microplastics, experts say there are a few ways to limit exposure and consumption of these dangerous specks ...

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva ...

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.

Researchers at UCLA found that chewing gum – even gum labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

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

In terms of our major sources of exposure, he said that microplastics are like “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in that they are ubiquitous, from our water to our soil. “Most of the food we eat and ...

Because microplastics are even in our air—more than 60,000 such particles are inhaled by male adults per year, previous research has found—the authors also recommend using HEPA air filters.

Research in animals suggests that microplastics could have a negative effect on the gut, lungs and reproductive system, but it’s not clear how precisely those findings translate to humans.

A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into human brains — with potentially dangerous effects on people’s health and mental acuity. A paper published Monday in Nature ...

And, on March 3, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly, in a microplastics case over Fiji’s “Natural Artisan Water” label, concluded that federal preemption did not bar allegations based on ...

Microplastics And Pollutants Linked to Kidney Damage: New Study Highlights Hidden Dangers. Microplastics are more than an environmental problem—they’re a growing threat to human health.

Harmful microplastics infiltrating drinking water Wastewater treatment plants are still not effectively removing dangerous microplastics Date: April 21, 2025 ...