Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system.

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and brain tissue. Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl explains ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...

The trick to removing microplastics from drinking water might be much easier than we all expected. Findings published by researchers in China reveal that boiling water can be an effective way to ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Switching from plastic to glass food containers is an easy step to cut down on your microplastic exposure. But just because we ...

Pollen levels will continue to creep up as spring nears, but allergy sufferers may be able to stop symptoms by preparing before they spike.

Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure ...

Earlier this year, the Center for Environmental Health revealed that receipts from dozens of retailers and restaurants expose customers to levels of bisphenol S (BPS) that exceed the recommended limit ...