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ARGLIFE INSIGHTS: The Plastic Within: How Microplastics Are Invading Our Bodies and Our World
Angleton— Microplastics — tiny plastic fragments smaller than a grain of rice — are no longer a distant environmental concern. They are literally everywhere: in the oceans, the soil where our food grows, the air we breathe and even inside the human body.
Microbes make microplastics more likely to form ice in clouds, research reveals
Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are showing up
Did you know microplastics have been found in colon cancer cells? Gastroenterologist shares 7 ways ...
Microplastics are
Global Apparel Brands Expand Use of CiCLO® Technology in Performance Fabrics to Address Microplastic Fiber Pollution
Morgan Citizen | 2026-03-18, 21:53
Adoption is growing across outdoor apparel, athleisure, and protective workwear as the global textile supply chain prepares for Performance Days Munich and the Functional Fabric Fair Portland. ...
VTT spinout Elea & Lili raises €2.5 million to commercialise microplastic-free superabsorbent material for hygiene and agriculture
ESPOO, Finland, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Disposable diapers and agricultural water retention products rely on fossil-based superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that contribute to microplastic pollution and persistent plastic waste. Backed by over a decade of
One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds
A NSW government study finds microplastics in all 120 estuaries sampled, with severe pollution in about 19 per cent of rivers and estuaries. ...
Lawmakers advance Michigan microplastics drinking water plan
LANSING, MI — A Michigan Senate committee advanced a bill package this week that would create a new statewide drinking water pilot testing program and research plan for microplastics. ...
Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain
Improperly disposed wet wipes could shed microplastics in rivers
Wet wipes conveniently clean and sanitize soiled surfaces and skin. Because some labels do not clearly indicate how consumers should dispose of them, these small cloths are often flushed down the toilet and released by sewage plants into waterways. Now,
Fears drugs and microplastics harming Perthshire locals as area named Scotland’s field sewage capital
It follows reports the sewage sludge contains “forever chemicals” microplastics and pharmaceuticals. ...
Microplastic biofilms carry genes that could alter nutrient cycling in estuaries
A study led by William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine
Do microplastics contribute to prostate cancer risk?
Telegraph Herald | 2026-03-09, 07:58
Prostate tumors contain more microplastics than healthy prostate tissue, researchers from New York University Langone Health found. ...
Hong Kong cannot afford to ignore the threat of microplastic pollution
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Microplastics in the human body: What doctors say about the health risks
Plastic has become one of the most useful inventions of the modern age. It keeps food fresh, makes medical equipment safer, and makes daily life convenient. But the same material has also created a hidden problem. Over time, plastic breaks down into extremely
Microplastic dangers and the innovators finding solutions, plus 8 ways to protect yourself
Six couples who want to start families but cannot conceive are the focus
Real-time imaging of microplastics in the body improves understanding of health risks
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic fragments with sizes ranging from millimeters ( ...
Microplastics and Nanoplastics In Urban Air Originate Mainly From Tire Abrasion, Research Reveals
Dustin Destree shares a report from Phys.org: Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide
Scientists discover heavy presence of microplastics when examining prostate cancer tissue
Researchers identified plastic particles in 90% of tumor samples and 70% of benign samples Small fragments of
How worried should you be about microplastics?
Microplastics have been found accumulating everywhere from our water to our body tissues, but many of the claims have come under fresh scrutiny. Chelsea Whyte cuts through the research to tell you whether you really need to worry ...
Reheating Leftovers 101: Experts Explain How to Keep Microplastics Out of Your Meal
I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body. ...
Rising Waters Q&A: There's microplastic everywhere. What can you do about it?
The Post and Courier | 2026-03-04, 12:25
We receive questions and concerns from people related to flooding and sea-level rise. This month, you asked us what how to limit exposure to microplastics. ...
Baggies, retainers and more: 5 microplastics questions, answered
Dr. Trisha Pasricha. PHOTO: health.harvard.edu After our recent stories and videos about microplastics, readers submitted hundreds of follow-up questions. Many were practical: Should I stop using my plastic water pitcher? What about plastic retainers for
Greene Concepts Highlights Emerging Research on Packaging and Microplastics Promoting Transparency in Hydration Options
Watauga Democrat | 2026-03-03, 01:36
Health expert raises concerns over microplastics in chewing gum
Concerns have been raised over the presence of microplastics in gum. A health researcher has warned he
Microplastics in drinking water - the EPA needs to act now: Letter to the Editor
Regarding the Feb. 13 cleveland.com story, "Bottled water contains 3 times more nanoplastics than tap water," as someone who grew up in Dayton,
Microplastics slipping into sewage water even after treatment: ICMR
Bhopal: Even after treatment, Bhopal's sewage water isn't free of pollution. An ICMR study has revealed that treated effluent still carries 10 to 15 microplastic particles in every litre, while the leftover sludge contains 7 to 9 particles in every gram.These
Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, study reveals
Researchers have detected microplastics in nearly all
Microplastics found in 9 out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer: Study
A new study discovered microplastic particles in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer, Science Daily reported on Wednesday. The study was conducted at one of the US' premier academic medical centers, NYU Langone Health, including its Perlmutter
