Tap water and even bottled water contain microplastics. Installing a high-quality filter, such as a reverse osmosis system or ...

Boston University researchers discovered that microplastics bolster bacteria's antibiotic resistance. The tiny plastic fragments, omnipresent on Earth, facilitate bacterial biofilm creation, thwarting ...

In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became ...

Researchers were stunned to discover that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic ...

"More studies are needed to fully understand the risk." Scientists make alarming discovery about health risks for people ...

Microplastics, found in everything from bottled water to meat, may be damaging our hearts, according to a new study.

A study of Finland's waters found that the once-pristine environments have been contaminated with microplastics.

A new study from researchers at Boston University found microplastics may play a role in the spread of drug-resistant ...

Microplastics are everywhere, even in our brains but experts explain how we can limit our exposure to these insidious ...

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions ...

Microplastics don’t just carry bacteria — they actively help them develop drug resistance. Researchers found that within days ...

Microplastics are linked to antibiotic-resistant bacteria; a study shows plants oils may reduce mortality risk compared to butter; and wildfire pollution worsens acne. These discoveries highlight ...