microplastics

Forever chemicals "can disrupt hormones in your body and lead to problems, things like increased risk of breast cancer, problems with fertility."

A lawsuit claims FIJI Water misled consumers about its product's purity and environmental impact, specifically highlighting the presence of microplastics.

"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with that'," said one researcher.

Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

Microplastics may cause blockages in blood vessels in the brain and affect behavior, according to a study on mice.

"I thought my levels would be lower than the general public because I know so much about it," told Aidan Charron. "But unfortunately that was not the case."

Fish and shrimp are full of tiny particles from clothing, packaging and other plastic products, that could affect our health.

Lowering plastic consumption is vital for our personal health, and experts have identified items you can eliminate.

While completely avoiding microplastics is unrealistic in modern society, experts shared with Newsweek practical steps you can take to minimize your exposure.

Recent research flagged risks from using plastic-containing tea bags. Learn how to avoid this.

A study review has revealed that very small plastic particles floating in the air could be a contributor to infertility in males and females.

Tea bags could be exposing tea drinkers to billions of nanoplastics per sip, according to recent research.

NYU's Dr. Leo Trasande said the chemicals in plastics cause health issues in people "from cradle to grave."

With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic waste polluting our oceans.

"It is concerning that little to no research has taken place to investigate the associated health effects," the researchers told Newsweek.

"These deposited microplastics can potentially be preserved for hundreds of years," said a researcher.

"Everywhere we look, we have found plastics. From remote locations across the globe to the inside our own bodies," Joel Rindelaub said.

The data reveals which countries have the highest intakes through their diet and the air. So how does the U.S. compare?

Study suggests a global overall emission of 4.9 trillion microplastic fibers due to sponge consumption, say researchers.

Latino culture has a deep connection to and respect for nature. Environmental conservation is already engrained culturally.

Negotiators are considering ways to limit the massive amounts of plastic waste polluting oceans, harming wildlife and contributing to climate change.

We are at a tipping point. Plastic pollution is affecting planet, animal, and human health.

Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.

In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.

The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food.

"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.

The surprising method can remove up to 90 percent of nano- and microplastics from drinking water.

Microplastics were found in 100 percent of the placenta samples tested by researchers from the University of New Mexico.

New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.

Some protein sources contain significantly more microplastics than others—and not just seafood.