Life is plastic — not fantastic. Three recent studies highlight the dangers of nanoplastics to health. Microplastics are making their way into various parts of humans’ and animals’ bodies, including ...

Whether it's our bloodstream, brain, or lungs, microscopic fragments of plastic seem to turn up every time scientists scour a new corner of the human body. The male reproductive organs are no ...

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(CNN) — Human testicles contain microplastics and nanoplastics at levels three times higher than animal testes and human placentas, a new small study found. “These plastics are often nano-scale, ...

The first sign of testicular cancer is most often a painless lump in one of your testicles. Swelling or a feeling of heaviness in your scrotum are also among the most common initial signs. Share on ...

A father who lost his right testicle to cancer threw a “farewell to righty” party, completed a penis-shaped run and is now taking on the London Marathon, urging men to take responsibility for their ...

You check your car's oil and your smoke detectors, but are you checking your own body? Urologist Dr. John Smith joins the Who Cares guys to emphasize the importance of regular testicular self-exams, a ...

A man who survived testicular cancer has described how two factors helped convince him to seek out life-saving treatment, as ...

Whether it's our bloodstream, brain, or lungs, microscopic fragments of plastic seem to turn up every time scientists scour a new corner of the human body. The male reproductive organs are no ...

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