Plastics are man-made materials — many of them derived from oil or other petroleum products. They can break down into smaller particles, through exposure to heat and weather and even animal digestion.

Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in kitchens across Bangladesh — is contaminated with toxic heavy metals and dangerous ...

There may be a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics in your brain. And if you have dementia? Research suggests you might ...

Plastics play a fundamental role in modern life, but their resistance to biodegradation makes them very difficult to dispose ...

While there is no definitive evidence linking chemicals to increased cancer risk in young people, this is an area of intense ...

While research is still ongoing, some foods are more likely than others to contain microplastics. Here's a closer look at the major culprits. Seafood, especially shellfish, is among the most ...