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Low Testosterone, Early Death?
Nov. 27, 2007 -- The lower a man's testosterone level, the higher his risk of death -- especially death from heart disease. The finding comes from a study of British men aged 40 to 79 by University of Cambridge gerontologist Kay-Tee Khaw, MBBCh, and colleagues. "The men with lower testosterone level
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Tips for a Successful Doctor Visit
"Help me ... help you. Help me, help you." That famous line from the film Jerry Maguire may be the best advice a doctor could give his or her patient. "Some patients have the attitude, 'I'm putting myself in the hands of a professional,'" says Stephen Permut, MD, chairman of family and community med
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Most Steroid Users Are Not Athletes
Oct. 12, 2007 -- Contrary to popular belief, the typical anabolic steroid user is more like an "Average Joe" than a professional athlete or competitive teenager. A new survey suggests that the typical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) user is a well-educated 30-year-old male who wants to build muscl
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Annual Physical Exam: Unneeded Expense?
Sept. 24, 2007 -- An annual physical exam is a tradition for many U.S. adults, but it is not always necessary, according to a new study. "I'm not advocating we should get rid of these visits," says researcher Ateev Mehrotra, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Sc
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Male Breast Enlargement May Be Common
Sept. 19, 2007 -- Gynecomastia, the enlargement of breast tissue in men, can be an embarrassing condition, but it is surprisingly common and usually benign. Overall, nearly half of men may experience the condition at some time in their lives, says Glenn D. Braunstein, MD, chairman of the department
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Male Enhancement: Is It Worth a Try?
Our email inboxes fill up every day with advertisements for pills, ointments, supplements, and contraptions aimed at enhancing penis size, sexual stamina, or libido. It's a testimony to men's abiding insecurities about sexual performance. The question is, do any of these "male enhancement" technique
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Workplace Stress and Your Health
If you have a cruel boss or rotten co-workers, beware. It may not be just your job that's on the line. Clearly, a work environment that includes insults, back stabbing and belittling can erode an employee's morale. What's less understood is that such a toxic work atmosphere can also lead to deterior
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Biking and Erectile Dysfunction: A Real Risk?
For men, the health benefits of bicycling may involve a troublesome trade-off. While riding a bicycle burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness, too many hours on a bicycle saddle can compress the artery and vital nerves leading to the penis. The result? A risk of numbness, pain, and erecti
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Forget About Your Stomach
By Mehmet Oz, M.D., and Michael Roizen, M.D. New research about how we store fat will help you keep your hands off the muffins. When we think about losing weight, most of us focus on two things: the food we eat and the stomach where it ends up. The first part makes sense. But the second part is misg
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How to Eat
By Mehmet Oz, M.D. & Michael Roizen, M.D. You're staring at the fridge. Or the pantry, or the menu. How do you make the right choice? By remembering a few simple rules. Breakfast The point of breakfast is twofold. First, it replenishes the calories you've burned and eliminates the hunger you've buil
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