Micro- and nanoplastic particles accumulate to higher concentrations in the placentae of infants born prematurely than those born at term. This is the conclusion of a team of U.S. researchers who ...

Plastics are everywhere -- in our brains, bloodstream, and lungs and in pregnant women's placenta, where they can cause long-term damage to a child's cognition, heart health and fertility. They're ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pregnant women encounter and ingest/breathe in microplastics and/or nanoplastics from various sources. Research ...