# While the jury is still out, according to some scientists, on the extent of harm posed by microplastics, the negative impact on human health of some of the chemicals used to manufacture plastics has ...

Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more ...

The elective medical industry is cashing in on plastic pollution fears, but the evidence of harm from microplastics is still ...

In a small study of eight cats at early stages of pregnancy, researchers detected 19 different kinds of microplastic ...

Microplastics are in our water, air and seafood. It's been recently discovered to be in chewing gum, too. Here's what to know ...

New research reveals that PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralization processes in marine ...

Scientists have found plastic fragments can shed off cutting boards, takeout containers and even laminated paper cups with each use.

Business Waste used the latest studies to create shocking images that illustrate how high levels of microplastic exposure can negatively affect the human body — including your appearance.

Microplastics have been found in unborn cats, proving that plastic pollution can reach fetal tissues early in pregnancy.

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.