Microplastics have made their way into penises. What can we do to avoid them?

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Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies, including the brain, blood, organs, and even penises. What are the health risks, and how can we avoid them?

The next breakthrough for longevity obsessives: measuring organ age

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There may come a day when patients can measure the age of their organs through a blood test.

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A man's heart went missing after he died in an Alabama prison. Another family claims it's not the first time this happened.

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Two families say their sons' organs went missing after they died while incarcerated by the Alabama Department of Corrections.

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Scientists Print Skin That's More Human-Like Than Anything Before It

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A team of scientists may have developed a breakthrough in wound repair: bioprinted skin that’s closer to natural skin than ever. In experiments with mice and pigs, the researchers found their skin was able to accelerate wound healing with less scarring than usual. It’s possible that this technology could one day help…

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