Tiny pieces of plastic are infiltrating the large arteries in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head, with the ...

New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops ...

Microplastics discovered in life-threatening arterial plaque are associated with strokes. A new study found altered gene ...

It’s clear that microplastics, particularly those found in water and food sources, may be playing a more significant role in ...

I've gone down a slippery, synthetic rabbit hole all about one unsettling buzzword: microplastics. Do I need to know how to ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to ...

Microplastics like microfibers and microbeads escape waste-water systems. They can carry harmful chemicals into nature.

It's not just seafood anymore. Microplastics are showing up in snacks, sweets and even vegetables.

Scientists have discovered microplastics in human ovarian follicular fluid, raising concerns about female fertility. These ...

Microplastics reduce plants’ water and nutrient intake by clogging root systems Studies show microplastics also inhibit ...

Previous research detected the tiny particles in our brains, lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk.

Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing ...