President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they "don't work" and don't last very long.

A new study adds to mounting evidence of the risks associated with eating from plastic and builds on previous evidence ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Neuroscience Professor Jaime Ross has been studying the effects of microplastics on the brains of mice. In 2023, she told 12 News she had found a disturbing result: ...

University of South Florida students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research ...

Microplastics now make up a percentage of our brain, which is alarming since we still don’t fully understand their impact on our health. The post Since It Was Proven Our Brains Are Littered With ...

New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act ...

Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban chewing gum that contains plastic. Yes, you read that right - chewing gum can ...

Imperial and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are launching a joint research centre in health resilience.The Centre will reveal the human ...