We all know that microplastics are now ubiquitous in our environments, but we still don't know their true impact on human ...

Microplastics have been found to travel to the brain, causing blockages and deteriorating cognitive functions. Recent studies ...

Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine analyzed artery-clogging plaques from over 250 patients and found ...

We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health.

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it’s also in our bodies. MPR News ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

“Nanoscale plastics can breach the blood-brain barrier, [but] how [microplastics] cause brain functional irregularities ...

Trapped immune cells laden with microplastics starve the brain of oxygen—mouse study links vascular blockages to memory loss ...

Plastic materials such as propylene and nylon are used in tea bags which can harm human <a target=_blank href= ...

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.