A new global analysis links rising disease burden to plastics’ full lifecycle, showing why reducing virgin plastic output is the fastest path to protecting human health. Image Credit: Global health ...

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The study identified health ...

The FAO said the materials offer “clear environmental benefits” but cautioned their use “underscores the need for discussion on globally harmonised standards”.

Microplastics are prevalent in consumer products and the environment, leading to human exposure through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Research shows microplastics can cause oxidative stress ...

The world has a plastic problem and it seems to be getting worse. A study released in late April found that chemicals in plastics were potentially associated with as many as 350,000 heart disease ...

Microplastics have been increasingly in the news and for good reason. They have been found in every human body system assessed, and have been associated with adverse health outcomes. Microplastics ...

As I (A. Yousuf) walked into the exam room during the second week of my pediatrics rotation, I was greeted by a gurgling, bubbly 1-year-old boy and his seemingly anxious mother. I pulled out my ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Microwaving plastic containers can release millions of ...

While the debate on plastic largely focuses on visible waste and pollution, the invisible chemical hazards present in everyday plastic products have received far too little attention.