Tag: microplastics
Living near an ocean polluted by microplastics may increase cardiometabolic disease risk
Living in a U.S. coastal county bordered by ocean waters with high concentrations of microplastics may pose serious…
Microplastics Have a Concerning Effect on The Microbes in Our Gut : ScienceAlert
Study Finds Nanoplastics Can Disrupt Gut Health in Mice We are becoming increasingly aware of the prevalence of…
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics: A 2025 Update
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size and are becoming increasingly…
Your Salad Could Be Carrying Microplastics From Soil Into Your Body : ScienceAlert
Plastic Pollution in Soils: A Growing Concern for Food Safety Plastic pollution is not just a problem in…
Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health?
Are Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Affecting Our Mental Health? Fast food is often ultra-processedShutterstock/siamionau pavel Recent research has…
What are microplastics doing to your brain? We’re starting to find out
In a world where plastic pollution is a growing concern, the impact of microplastics on animal behavior and…
Microplastics Persist in Drinking Water Despite Treatment Plant Advances : ScienceAlert
The Growing Threat of Microplastic Pollution Microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic that come from various everyday objects, are…
Microplastics could be hampering the ocean’s ability to capture carbon
A free diver surrounded by plastic pollutionSebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Recent research has unveiled a concerning…
Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves
Plastic pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with microplastics and nanoplastics posing potential risks to human health. Recent…
Slices of wood can filter bacteria and microplastics from water
Douglas Fir Wood: A Natural Water Filter Douglas fir wood can be turned into a water filterJanet Horton…
Starch-based microplastics linked to health issues in mouse study
Plastic pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with the negative impacts of microplastics on human health becoming more…
Chewing Gum Releases Hundreds of Microplastics In Your Mouth, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Chewing gum has long been a popular treat enjoyed by people all over the world. However, recent research…