With microplastics now permeating our food and our bodies, researchers are keen to assess the potential damage these tiny fragments could be doing.

Previous studies have shown that microplastic and nanoplastic particles can induce inflammation and other negative effects in the body.

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

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

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient world slept only 6.5 hours a night.