New Microplastics Research Center at PSU hopes to identify sources of pervasive, potentially dangerous pollution ...

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

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Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and brain tissue. Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl explains ...

We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

Microplastics are found in oceans and waterways all over the world. We are only just beginning to understand the damage they ...

Recently, there has been an increased focus on the potential risk of microplastics on human health. These tiny plastic particles, whichare now widespread in the environment, are known to be ...

Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing strategies for ecosystem restoration.