Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

The authors cited "toxicologic effects," and according to Food & Wine, mentioned "'altered heart rate, cardiac-function ...

The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human brain tissues contain seven to 30 times more particles than other organs, such ...

When hunger sets in and food is scarce, even the most ordinary things begin to look tempting. Picture yourself in a survival ...

image: New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications ...

The rate of Americans diagnosed with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal cancers is rising, especially in those ages 50 ...

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects. "It's insane," says University of North Carolina ...

Cellulose is the primary component of the cell walls of plants, making it the most common polymer on Earth. It's responsible for the properties of materials like wood and cotton and is the primary ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...