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Why Does Asthma Treat the Genders Differently?
In youth, boys are more affected than girls, but women bear the brunt among adults.
Cancer
Prostate Tests: What 9 Types of Men Should Do
A public health group comes out against PSA screening in older men. How to decide for yourself.
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Choosing a Prostate Cancer Therapy Just Got Easier
New data for 3 treatments could make men more informed about side effects.
Kidneys
5 Summertime Tips to Prevent Kidney Stones
Heat, sweat, and dehydration can lead to a painful condition. Here's how to protect yourself.
Relationships
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Would Your Wife Tell You if She Had Cancer?
Many men don't get the news straight away, a Swedish survey finds.
Sexual Health
What Men Can Do About Dwindling Testosterone Levels
Gels, patches, and creams of the hormone aren't the only options.
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A Fix for One Cause of Male Infertility
Blocking off varicose veins in the scrotum can often make the difference.
Brain & Behavior
5 Ways to Hold Off Dementia
Men over 90 are less apt to have dementia—but that's because those who get it don't tend to survive.
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Postpartum Depression Strikes New Fathers, Too
After the birth of a child, both men and women are susceptible. How to respond.
Men's Health
Erectile Dysfunction Often a Sign of Heart Disease, Diabetes
Diabetes and ED together deliver a double whammy to the heart, new studies suggest.
Parenting
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'Bad Dads' Reality TV Show Stirs Controversy
And it hasn't even aired yet.
Bones, Joints & Muscles
For Men, a Simple New Test of Bone Strength
Osteoporosis plagues both genders. A do-it-yourself screening test can flag men who are at risk.
On Men
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Is Grampa Using Human Growth Hormone, Too?
While athletes like Roger Clemens get the attention, tens of thousands of average Americans use HGH to fight aging.
Children's Health
Boys Who Grow Breasts: What They Can Do
Enlarged breasts plague many boys and some older men. An endocrinologist discusses solutions for the condition, gynecomastia.
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Sexual Health
For a Couple's Infertility, the Man's Habits Matter Too
Two thirds of the time, the man is a contributing--if not the sole--explanation for a couple's infertility.
