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Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

More microplastics and forever chemicals are popping up in our drinking water. As a public health expert, I rounded up seven ...

Scientists have discovered that feeding mice with microplastics increases plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice.

Tiny fragments of plastic are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, particularly through our food ...

Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective ...

Scientists have found a way to get rid of microplastics that have been found in our food and drinks by boiling it.

Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of ...

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that are now found in many foods that we consider healthy.

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