New research out of the University of New Mexico finds an alarming amount of microplastics in the testicles of humans and dogs.

It's the largest study to measure how much of these microplastics infiltrates our water, food, and even air, and end up in the male reproductive system. 

For a better understanding KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Dr. Matthew Campen, Professor at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. He is also one of the authors of the study. 

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New research out of the University of New Mexico finds an alarming amount of microplastics in the testicles of humans and dogs.
It's the largest study to measure how much of these microplastics infiltrates our water, food, and even air, and end up in the male reproductive system. 
For a better understanding KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Dr. Matthew Campen, Professor at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. He is also one of the authors of the study. 
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Microplastics proliferate in even the most sensitive of areas

Governor Newsom is drawing a line of distinction between California and the rest of the nation. 

KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo reports, the governor's state of the state address was a defense of the California way of life.

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Governor Newsom is drawing a line of distinction between California and the rest of the nation. 
KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo reports, the governor's state of the state address was a defense of the California way of life.
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In State of the State address, Newsom venerates the California way of life

KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. 

A diagnosis of Type-1 Diabetes can take an emotional toll on patients that could increase the effects of the disease itself. A new study from UCSF focuses on ways to manage a diabetes patients emotions to improve how they navigate the disease. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Suneil Koliwad, an endocrinologist and an expert in diabetes, obesity, and metabolism at UCSF Health

KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. 
A diagnosis of Type-1 Diabetes can take an emotional toll on patients that could increase the effects of the disease itself. A new study from UCSF focuses on ways to manage a diabetes patients emotions to improve how they navigate the disease. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Suneil Koliwad, an endocrinologist and an expert in diabetes, obesity, and metabolism at UCSF Health

As Prescribed: Distress and depression can worsen Type-1 Diabetes

Californians want to shake up how we elect some of our local officials and how long they can serve.

A new poll out of Berkeley asked residents what they think of term limits, how we conduct elections and when we have them.

For a closer look at those results, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Mark Dicamillo, Director of the Berkeley IGS Poll

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Californians want to shake up how we elect some of our local officials and how long they can serve.
A new poll out of Berkeley asked residents what they think of term limits, how we conduct elections and when we have them.
For a closer look at those results, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by Mark Dicamillo, Director of the Berkeley IGS Poll
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Microplastics proliferate in even the most sensitive of areas

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