Penn lab is working on new ways to detect microplastics
The Trump administration has called microplastics a "human health threat." The tiny fragments are found in the air, water, food and even clothing.
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The Trump administration has called microplastics a "human health threat." The tiny fragments are found in the air, water, food and even clothing.
In Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has a microplastics lab that's working on creating new detection methods and ways to clean up the potential toxins.
There's a growing body of research that shows microplastics from broken-down plastic trash can affect health.
People living in coastal communities could face an increased risk of brain and movement disabilities according to new research published by the American Academy of Neurology. Stephanie Stahl explains why.
