Low exposure, the kind we all face from eating, drinking, and simply existing in polluted environments, may cause internal ...

Some plastic pieces are endocrine disruptors, interfering with brain-function-regulating hormones. This may influence mood, ...

A new study finds that microplastics seem to contribute to more chronic diseases in coastal areas of the United States. Rates of stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes are higher in coastal or ...

New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 ...

Scientists from Queen's University Belfast have issued an urgent warning about the sheer number of microplastics released ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing ...

Chewing gum contains plant-based or synthetic plastic polymers, making it a potential source of microplastics; however, the ...

A new study reveals that a single piece of gum can release thousands of microplastics into your saliva—adding to your yearly ...

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

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...