Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 1 day agoShow Less IconMicroplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off. Summary by Chicago TribuneScientists are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature births, certain cancers and developmental problems in children.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconChicago TribuneCenterFactualityOwnershipMicroplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.Scientists are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature births, certain cancers and developmental problems in children.1 day ago·Chicago, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated1 day agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageChicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States 1 day ago on Sunday, June 21, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsRegulation Plus IconParkinson's Disease Plus IconMicroplastics Plus IconChicago, IL Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsRegulation Plus IconParkinson's Disease Plus IconMicroplastics Plus IconChicago, IL Plus IconShow All