Microplastics are particles between 1 micrometer (0.001 millimetre) and 5 millimetres. Nanoplastic particles are even smaller. Everyone can reduce their own intake of nano- and microplastics, the trio ...

The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia ...

Scientists uncover alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, raising concerns about their potential role in ...

Microplastics are ubiquitous in our food chain, originating from plastic packaging, polluted water, and more. Microplastics ...

Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat.

Researchers identify dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics.

Scientists are finding microplastics throughout the human body. Here are some simple strategies to reduce your exposure.

Data from microplastic analyses can inform health recommendations and policy decisions. Machine learning is one tool ...

Birds are breathing in high levels of airborne microplastics into their lungs—and, likely, so are we, with unclear effects on ...

Meanwhile, "one of the most effective ways to reduce microplastic consumption" is to stop heating up food in plastic containers. While tea bags are labeled food grade, a study found that they released ...

Microplastics have been found in the human brain, potentially causing serious health issues such as cell death, immune ...

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