Microplastics have been found in human testicles. Now what?

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• Microplastics were just found in testicles.
• That's alarming because testes, like brains, have a special blood barrier.
• Experts say to reduce your exposure to microplastics, avoid microwaving plastic, or plastic-coated containers.

In 2024, microplastics are starting to look a lot like cigarettes did in the early 1960s: A poorly-understood health hazard in dire need of better study and regulation.

The latest bad news on microplastics and human health emerged last week...