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No routine PSA tests for men, panel rules
A top panel of U.S. medical experts has issued a final decision on a long-debated men’s health controversy, concluding that no man of any age should routinely be screened for prostate cancer using the popular PSA test.
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Stress turns guys into social butterflies
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Halting PSA testing the right thing to do, bioethicist says
The recommendation Monday by the prestigious United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that the widely used PSA test for prostate cancer no longer be used for men of any age is likely to be met with howling.
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American men closing the longevity gender gap
Here’s a fist bump, boys – or, if you prefer, a bro hug – for some hard-earned progress. In the ultimate competition, the race to stay alive, you’re gaining furiously on the fairer sex.
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Kicking up the spice may help your heart
Hitting the gym is a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what about breaking a sweat during dinner?
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Why guys think meat is macho, veggies wimpy
New research pinpoints why so many guys avoid vegetables yet lick their chops when they sniff marbled chunks of cow sizzling on the grill. In America and more than 20 Western nations, people see a metaphoric link between men and meat.

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Men who take erection pills recreationally feel down
Young men who take erectile dysfunction drugs for fun may damage their sex lives, a new study suggests.
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The dirtiest clean places — and how to clean them up
You expect some spots to be filthy—your kitchen floor, your garbage can, your toilet. But how germy are the things designed to keep you and your home clean?
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Study: Men with breast cancer fare worse
Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.
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Why dudes go nuts while watching the big game
We've all seen guys go crazy when at a sports game. Now we know exactly why. According to a new study, dudes actually become even more dude-like while watching their beloved teams compete.
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Father-to-son sperm donation: 'Too bizarre'?
After three years of trying to conceive, a married couple in their early 30s learned they could not have a child because the husband produced no sperm. Then the couple thought of an unconventional solution: Use sperm from the husband's father.
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The heavier he is, the lower his sperm count
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Regular prostate screening reduces deaths, study finds
Men who got regular PSA blood tests were 21 percent less likely to die of prostate cancer, according to a European study, but will findings convince more men to have prostate cancer screening?
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Daily serving of red meat raises risk of early death
A new study from the highly respected researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health offers some of the best and most detailed evidence yet that a daily serving of meat can increase risk of heart disease or cancer.
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Soda-drinking men at higher risk for heart attack
Men who drink sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas and non-carbonated fruit drinks, may have a higher risk of heart attack, a new study shows.

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Circumcision may lower prostate cancer risk
Men who are circumcised may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study finds.
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Men with heart failure more likely to die than women
Women with heart failure, a condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands, may live longer than their male counterparts, a new study says.
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How Tom Cruise has turned into Benjamin Button
Each year, the Oscars culminate with the dramatic presentation of the award for Best Picture. But last night's big surprise seemed to be more about the man holding the envelope: Tom Cruise appears to have turned back time.

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Erectile dysfunction supplement recalled
Regeneca Inc. is voluntarily recalling its single-capsule RegenErect dietary supplement because it contains an unlisted product used to correct male erectile dysfunction, the Irvine, California, company said.
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Jersey Shore effect? His golden glow turns her on
For men, a healthy skin tone may be more important than "manly" facial features in making them attractive to women, according to a new study.
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Eczema tied to higher impotence risk
Men who have the allergic skin condition eczema may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction than other men, according to a Taiwanese study.

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Artificial testicle could treat male infertility
Researchers in California hope to become the first in the world to build an artificial testicle that produces human sperm.
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Yearly prostate cancer screening fails to reduce deaths
Frequently screening for prostate cancer may not reduce deaths from the disease, a new study says.
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Penis tattoo gives guy permanent erection
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