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Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time

Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over their proliferation and its potential health effects continue to mount.

The samples were taken from study participants who had been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED) and were in the hospital to undergo surgery for penile implants to treat the condition at the University of Miami between August and September 2023. As for the wider implications of the findings, Ramasamy said he hoped the study would “create more awareness about the presence of foreign bodies within human organs and foster more research surrounding this topic.” “One is to reduce our plastic footprint by using stainless steel and glass containers, when possible,” said Dr. Leonardo Trasande, directorof environmental pediatrics at NYU Langone Health, in a prior interview with CNN.

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