But how do microplastics actually interact with the human body? What impact do they have on our environment and our health? Is it true that they penetrate places like the brain or placenta?

A Notre Dame chemist decided to let the local community's needs drive her scientific process and found herself in the fight against fentanyl.

Johns Hopkins researchers create new list of possibly toxic contaminants commonly found in biosolids nationwide.

Scientists from Dr. Lenka Maletinska's team have developed a new substance that may help to solve the health limitations of obesity and Alzheimer's disease.

Despite approved treatments being available, multiple myeloma remains incurable. But researchers at ETH Zurich and University Hospital Zurich set out to improve treatment outcomes.

Researchers from IOCB Prague, in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, and the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has developed a new type of contrast agent that can be used in both MRI and PET.

Study identifies compounds undisclosed by popular brands including industrial chemicals, caffeine.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are leading aggressive actions to combat lead exposure.

New approach could inform better public health guidelines.

EPA, FDA and USDA have developed a plan to update, streamline and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.