A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

From ocean depths to kitchen shelves, microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of the environment. They’ve been ...

At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to ...

A new ecological study links high marine microplastic levels near US coastlines with significantly greater prevalence of type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. The findings raise ...

Exposure to microplastic pollution might raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, according to a new study.

From bottled drinks to seafood to steeped tea, new studies show we’re constantly exposed to microscopic plastic. Researchers ...

Among 152 coastal counties studied, those with very high levels of marine microplastics showed higher rates of diabetes, ...

New research links microplastics to higher risks of diabetes, stroke and heart disease in coastal communities.

Tiny bits of plastic — called microplastics—are turning up in lakes, rivers, and even the food we eat. They’re not just ...

Despite fruits and vegetables being among the healthiest foods we can consume, they are not immune to microplastics. "One study found that apples were the most contaminated fruit and .carrots were the ...

Researchers have been studying the potential detrimental effects of us inhaling or consuming microplastics. Microplastics are ...

More research is needed to understand how people in coastal communities are exposed to microplastics and to determine how much exposure is harmful to their health.