The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

Scientists have found microplastics in human men’s semen and women’s reproductive fluids, raising fertility concerns.

Microplastics were present in 69% of the follicular fluid samples analysed. The most frequently detected polymer was PTFE, ...

The presence of microplastics in semen and follicular fluid were not entirely unexpected. But the lead research author added: “What did surprise us, however, is how widespread it is. This is not an ...

Microplastics have been found in human placentas. Could they be causing harm to babies? Plastic is everywhere now, including inside our bodies. But questions are being asked about the risk to babies.

New research raises red flags about what all that invisible plastic might be doing to the human body. molenira – stock.adobe.com A new study in mice suggests that microplastics found in food and ...

Researchers detected microplastics in newborn mice’s lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, and brain, suggesting the particles may be transferred not just after birth but during critical developmental stages ...

It cuts down on plastic waste and helps you avoid microplastics that can leach from the plastic lining of the cups, especially when exposed to heat. Read the original article on GroundUp.

A new analysis suggests that a diet high in ultraprocessed foods may lead microplastics to accumulate in the brain, which may lead to poor cognitive health.