Plastic has become one of the defining materials of modern civilization, and it turns out that extends well beyond our ...

“Studies have found these plastics in the human heart, the great blood vessels, the lungs, the liver, the testes, the gastrointestinal tract and the placenta,” said pediatrician and biology professor ...

Black plastic is often full of cancerous, hormone disrupting flame retardants, a first-of-its-kind study finds. A sushi tray, spatula and beaded necklace are among black plastic items that tested with ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Researchers have said there was a data error in their study, but have said their conclusion remains the same. A full explanation can be found HERE ...

New research reveals that some bottled water may contain far more microscopic plastic particles than tap water, raising ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A new study strongly suggests that microplastics, found in plastic bottles and other everyday items, are ...

At this point, the dangers of single-use plastic are well-documented, but Phys.org reported in September 2025 that an expert believes water bottle-related risks to human health remain "dangerously ...

A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth ...

Researchers have linked a harmful chemical in plastic to hundreds of thousands of deaths from heart disease worldwide, and even as pervasive as plastic is, local experts said there are ways for people ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Researchers have said there was a data error in their study, but have said their conclusion remains the same. A full explanation can be found HERE. It ...

Burning plastic can also put a cocktail of dangerous chemicals into the air, including dioxins, polycyclic aromatic ...