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 American Society of Plastic Surgeons has issued a broad recommendation against gender transition surgeries for youths, becoming the first major medical association in the United States to narrow ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production has ...

If you're trying to reduce the number of plastic kitchen utensils you own this year in favor of nontoxic options, it's probably not the worst idea. plate of microplastics are found in many common ...

I consulted a public health professor and a toxicologist to understand how microplastics enter food and whether microwaving poses any special risks. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...