NATIONWIDE — A new study states that microplastics, known to be in the ocean and in food, may be in more places, and in larger numbers. Scientists found that humans may be inhaling 100 times more ...

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Microplastics are everywhere, including our arteries. And though their presence there is correlated with cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks and stroke, doctors have been eager to learn more ...

This year brought lots of new learnings about tiny particles of plastic. Sure, takeout is a super convenient choice when you've had a long day, but if you're concerned about microplastics, know that ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in the environment, infiltrating the water, food, and air, raising concerns about their potential health impacts. Despite being found in human tissues, ...

For decades, we’ve known that plastic pollution is everywhere — in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil beneath our feet. But scientists have now uncovered something far more personal: ...

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For many scientists, 2025 was the year of microplastics. Researchers have known for decades that tiny plastic particles were floating around in rivers and lakes and accumulating in the ocean. But it’s ...

Consumer pressure and, in some cases, legislative efforts to eliminate microplastics — tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size — are leading manufacturers to seek alternative materials ...

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Welcome to ELLE’s 2026 Modern Wellness Guide. From food that might help you live longer to yoga classes in 100-degree heat, we put the year’s buzziest trends under the microscope. Earlier this year, a ...

Microplastics have shifted from an abstract pollution problem to something that can show up in the glass on your kitchen table. The science is still catching up to what that means for long term health ...