Although the respiratory system is one of the main entry points for microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from the air into ...

Most of us are already aware of the environmental impact of single-use plastic utensils. But, as research emerges about the ...

Stainless steel is generally considered non-toxic and resistant to bacterial growth, but many popular stainless steel ...

The procedure, known as therapeutic apheresis, filters blood through a specialized machine. It removes abnormal proteins, ...

Although the respiratory system is one of the main entry points for microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from the air into the body, little is known about the effects of these tiny particles on the ...

Is bottled water safe to drink? You'd think so, but a new study reveals it can be full of harmful microplastics.

Water is something we all need. There are quite a few side effects if you don’t drink enough every day. Not only can you ...

Microplastics get into your body through food, water, and air, says Stephanie Wright, PhD, a senior lecturer in environmental ...

Assembly Bill 823 would ban the sale of personal care products containing plastic glitter beginning January 1, 2030. In ...

Scientists say microplastics can affect nearly every major system in the human body. Health risks include: Experts say ...

There is growing awareness — and alarm — at news that human brains (and the rest of our bodies) contain microplastic ...

Bubbles burst when their caps rupture. Children discover this phenomenon every summer day, but it also underpins key mechanisms for the spread of pollutants, contaminants, and even infectious disease ...