One investigation, which focused on mice, found that microplastics became lodged in the rodents' brains, blocking blood flow ...

Tamil Nadu government requests IIT-M to investigate microplastics' health impacts after court highlights risks to pregnant ...

Did someone say flower power? It turns out that fruits and flowers could be powerful new allies as we deal with the mounting consequences of exposure to microplastics. The Guardian summarized a new ...

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You can't avoid microplastics entirely, but certain dietary changes may ease the impact particles have on your health. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Humans ingest, on average, about 50 plastic bags ...

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles under five millimeters, enter the environment from a variety of sources like larger plastic breakdown, personal care products, and industrial processes. Studies ...

Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

DEAR DOCTORS: The more I read about microplastics, the more I want to do something to lower my family’s exposure to them. Any thoughts? Also, what is so much worse about microplastics than dust or ...

Indoor microplastics from textiles, dust, and food can accumulate in the human gut, disrupting microbiota and causing inflammation. Research sindicates thatparticle size, shape, and chemical additives ...

Researchers have detected microplastics in blood, placentas, and organs. A scientific review explains how they affect human biology.