Friday, May 9, 2008

Men's Health

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Where to Find Reliable Health Information

It can be difficult to locate solid tips for men, but we've found some options.

Parenting

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'Bad Dads' Reality TV Show Stirs Controversy

And it hasn't even aired yet.

Cancer

Web Extra: Read All About Proton Beam Therapy

Commenting on readers' reaction about the high-tech treatment for prostate cancer.

Dr. Steven Guarnaccia is seen under the hood, on the R, as he operates the da Vinci robot during prostate surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Choosing a Prostate Cancer Therapy Just Got Easier

New quality-of-life data for 3 treatments could make men more informed about side effects.

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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Men's Health Issues

Suggestions and real-life stories on battling heart disease, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

Living Well

Q&A: Should You Be Taking Testosterone?

Men with low levels seem more likely to die early, but supplements may be the wrong answer.

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Men's Health Community

Connecting with patients, friends, family and caregivers about men's health issues.

Sports Medicine

Keep Moving With Injury-Free Workouts

Natural aspects of aging add stress to your body and raise the odds of injury, but it is possible to stay active indefinitely. Here are ways to sustain workouts as you age.

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On Men

Staff writer Adam Voiland

Reliable Health Information

It can be difficult to locate solid tips for men, but we've found some options.

Bernadine Healy, M.D.

Dr. Bernadine Healy

How Consumers Can Force Health Reform

Smart patients, shopping wisely, are needed to bring health costs down.

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American Hospital Association Symptom Finder

Discover possible causes of your symptoms.

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