Recent studies reveal microplastics in human blood and organs, raising health concerns. Explore how these particles enter the ...

Every day, humans unknowingly consume the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic particles, accumulating to approximately 50 plastic bags worth of microplastics annually. These microscopic ...

A new study may help to unpack possible effects of microplastic pollution, including from biodegradable alternatives, on metabolism and gut bacteria. The findings suggest some concerning signs that ...

The tiny shards are everywhere, but experts say the big picture is more complicated. Welcome to ELLE’s 2026 Modern Wellness Guide. From food that might help you live longer to yoga classes in ...

Between false positives and cross-contamination, the hunt for microplastics is like a detective seeing his own fingerprint on ...

Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length. Coastal counties with very high marine microplastic levels had higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke compared to ...

While MPs have already been detected in human reproductive systems, the study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine ...