We've all heard about plastic pollution in our oceans, but what about the plastic particles quietly building up inside our ...

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Nearly half of Mars dust consists of silica, which on Earth is known to cause silicosis, an incurable lung disease that ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

Scientists explain how to protect yourself beyond avoiding plastic bottles as increasing amounts of microplastics are found in our bodies.

Microplastics have also been detected in various parts of the body, including the lungs ... Exposure to these tiny particles has also been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke ...

While the science is new, studies on microplastics in the human body are revealing just how insidious the tiny toxic particles are. A recent study looking at the human brain, for instance ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health ...

Contrast agents are often used in diagnostic technologies like MRIs. There are many different types of contrast agents ... | Clinical And Molecular Dx ...

Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

Since its invention in 1907, plastic has become one of the most widely used and cheapest materials in production. From food ...