The study is the first systematic review of microplastics using methods approved by the US National Academy of Sciences.

A new study revealed several troubling findings that underscore the risks of microplastic pollution to human health.

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

The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.

Microplastics, defined as tiny plastic pieces less than five millimeters in size, are linked to serious health conditions such as endocrine disruptions and metabolic disorders. The problem? They're in ...

Extended breaks from work may offer some mental health benefits but could bring financial woes down the road, experts say ...

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

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

A recent study has found that microplastic levels in placentas are over 50% higher in pre-term births compared to full-term ...

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

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