Microplastics are particles between 1 micrometer (0.001 millimetre) and 5 millimetres. Nanoplastic particles are even smaller. Everyone can reduce their own intake of nano- and microplastics, the trio ...

Terrence Ates, a longtime public health advocate, prioritized his own health as he underwent a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. “With my uncle developing colon cancer, I personally felt like I ...

"The search for natural compounds to counteract these harmful effects is ongoing." Scientists make stunning discovery about ...

Researchers identify dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics.

The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia ...

Microplastics have been found in the human brain, potentially causing serious health issues such as cell death, immune ...

Scientists uncover alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, raising concerns about their potential role in ...

IF you drink from a plastic water bottle or eat leftovers from Tupperware, you might want to think again. There’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that microplastics – which seep into ...