Recent studies reveal microplastics in human blood and organs, raising health concerns. Explore how these particles enter the ...

A new study may help to unpack possible effects of microplastic pollution, including from biodegradable alternatives, on metabolism and gut bacteria. The findings suggest some concerning signs that ...

The tiny shards are everywhere, but experts say the big picture is more complicated. Welcome to ELLE’s 2026 Modern Wellness ...

Every day, humans unknowingly consume the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic particles, accumulating to approximately 50 plastic bags worth of microplastics annually. These microscopic ...

Microplastics have been found in the human brain, urine, breastmilk, digestive tract, and cardiovascular system. While it may seem impossible to avoid microplastics entirely, there are ways to limit ...

In recent years, microplastics have emerged as a significant concern for environmental health and safety, with their long-term impacts still not fully understood. Defined as plastic particles smaller ...

While MPs have already been detected in human reproductive systems, the study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine ...

Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length. Coastal counties with very high marine microplastic levels had higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke compared to ...