Fast food isn't healthy for you, but did you know even the wrappers can be dangerous? These are the times when fast foods ...

Fast food is a staple for millions of people, but studies suggest that the wrappers and packaging used in these meals may contain chemicals linked to cancer risks. These chemicals, including PFAS, BPA ...

I asked polymer chemists and a toxicologist which materials make the best non-toxic food storage containers. They shared what ...

Microplastics are harmful to the body, and the environmental impact is pretty bad, too. Though they’re invisible to the naked eye, bits of microplastic have been found to increase health risks, ...

When it’s 7 p.m., and you’re hungry enough to eat your own shoe laces, it’s tempting to pop that leftover fried rice straight into the microwave—still in its original plastic fast food container.

At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to the weight of a plastic spoon, can be found in our brains; hundreds of ...