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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Injuries, infections, kidney stones, hernias, and testicular cancer can all cause testicular pain. Sometimes, pain in your balls may not have an obvious cause and will go away without treatment. Get ...

(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, ...

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Looking for a reason to welcome winter? Enter the dreaded “summer long balls,” a seasonal condition characterized by the unpleasant engorgement of the testicles. Like mangoes and other stone fruit ...

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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