A systematic review published in the Journal for the American Heart Association looks at ocean microplastic pollution and the risk of cardiometabolic disease in US coastline counties. “I fear this ...

Once released into the environment, the fate and movement of MPs are shaped by factors such as particle size, shape, density, and local hydrological conditions. Low-density polymers like polyethylene ...

PETALING JAYA: Purple sweet potato, black glutinous rice (pulut hitam), black seeds, roselle and red dragon fruit – put more of these on the table.

With microplastic exposure now a common challenge—as these particles are present in our food, water, and air—Falcone emphasizes the importance of incorporating protective colorful plant foods ...

Through a review of previous literature on these pigments, which give color to fruits and flowers, the research team found that they are likely protective against microplastic-induced health effects .

You won’t be able to eliminate every microplastic from your food and kitchen. To maintain your sanity, keep a few things in mind. It’s best to focus on microplastic sources that aren’t ...

A recent paper ‘Source, fate, toxicity, and remediation of micro-plastic in wetlands: A critical review’ delves into the sources, ecological impacts, and potential remediation strategies for ...

The current paper critically reviews the state-of-the-science on (1) microplastics (MP) types and particle concns. in freshwater ecosystems, (2) MP and nanoplastics (NP) uptake and tissue ...

Microplastics are ubiquitous environmental contaminants for which there are documented human exposures, but there is a paucity of research evaluating their impacts on human health. We conducted a ...

A water company has said it is reviewing research by an undergraduate that found high levels of microplastics in an Isle of Wight estuary. Liberty Turrell, a student from Manchester University ...