Communities Hold the Key to Tackling Plastic Pollution, Say Researchers

Fact: You could be inhaling nearly 70,000 plastic particles annually, here's what it means for your health

Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation exposure to inflammation, cardiovascular risks, and other health concerns. Researchers highlight urgent needs for improved detection, targeted mitigation strategies, and coordinated global policies to address this emerging threat.

Scientists make worrisome discovery about chemicals found in everyday plastics: 'Causing a wide range of toxic effects'

Good sleep habits are crucial to a healthy lifestyle. A new study suggests that chemicals in plastics may throw off our bodies' sleep cycles.  Plastic is now prevalent in our lives and hard to avoid, and poor sleep is linked to health concerns such as heart conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure, and strokes.  What's happening? The study looked at chemicals from PVC and polyurethanes, which are found in common items such as medical equipment,…

Scientists Discover Alarming Potential Impact of Microplastics on the Human Brain

Experts explain the impact microplastics have on the brain and how there may be a “spoonful” in the organ. Plus, how to cut back on microplastics.

Microbe From Man's Wound Able to Feed on Hospital Plastic

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time – and some of nature's tiniest organisms may offer a surprising way out.

Chemicals found in plastics from everyday objects can disrupt the natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, as well as the body's circadian rhythm — in a similar way to coffee — which increases the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems and cancer, new in vitro research shows.

We found a germ that 'feeds' on hospital plastic

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time—and some of nature's tiniest organisms may offer a surprising way out.