Saturday, July 5, 2008

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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.

Depression

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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.

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.

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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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Recent Men's Health News

Human growth hormone, controversial genetic tests, and risky lawn-mowing behavior.

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Dr. Bernadine Healy

Foiling Sudden Cardiac Death

Tim Russert might have been helped by coronary calcium scanning, but it's fraught with controversy.

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