New findings are raising concerns about how the tiniest particles, microplastics and nanoplastics, might be damaging one of your most vital organs.

For years, glass bottles have been regarded as the purer, safer alternative to plastic. In bars, restaurants, and kitchens ...

A sweeping study shows how plastic packaging and food processing—even opening a jar—can contaminate what we eat and drink ...

At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to ...

A recent survey suggests that every hour people around the world discard 5.7 million toothpaste tubes, 570,000 cell phones ...

Drinks in glass bottles contained more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or cans, according to a new French study. ...

Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, ...

Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds By . Sandee LaMotte. PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2025, 5:00 AM ET.

Pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment adversely affects plants, animals, and humans. But what is ...

Many people have been told at one point or another that it is a good idea to keep a supply of water in your car in case of ...

Experts explain the impact microplastics have on the brain and how there may be a “spoonful” in the organ. Plus, how to cut ...

A new study from the University of Portsmouth has highlighted the growing role of citizen science in tackling one of the ...