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News and features related to men's health

1. Penis enlargement: Does it work?
   

   Many men, although they might not readily admit it, are insecure about the size of their penis. We're constantly bombarded with spam offering myriad ways to get a bigger penis. The internet and small ads in men's magazines are not averse to exploiting male insecurities about size as it's a multi-mil

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2. Going bald
   

   Sitting in my secondary school biology class, listening to the teacher talk about genetics, I snapped to attention when she used male pattern baldness as an example of a dominant trait. My heart started pounding with fear - with bald men on both sides of my mother's family, I was doomed to thinning

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3. Beer belly 'is men's biggest body issue'
   

   6th January 2012 - A new study reveals that the majority of British men regularly talk about their body image - a trait historically regarded as a woman's health issue. The survey found that men's dissatisfaction with their bodies had reached a level where more than a third  would trade at least a y

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4. Acne treatments for men
   

   The medical term - acne vulgaris - captures the condition pretty well: an ugly, vulgar scourge that ravages the faces of many unfortunate adolescents. Acne can leave lifelong scars, both physical and emotional. However, it’s something that most men assume is behind them once they reach their twentie

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5. Saw palmetto 'no benefit as prostate remedy'
   

   28th September 2011 - Men with urinary problems related to an enlarged prostate who received doses of the fruit extract saw palmetto did not experience a reduction in their symptoms, a study has found. One UK charity said a lack of science regarding the control of enlarged prostate symptoms had led

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6. 10 common sense weight loss tips
   

   A weight loss programme is all about common sense and a healthy balanced diet. We want you to lose weight sensibly and keep it off by changing how you think about your diet and health. As a little bit of extra motivation we have put together these ten top tips to help you reach your goal. Research h

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7. Vitamin and mineral supplements for men
   

   Many adults regularly take vitamins and supplements to boost their immune system. It’s generally accepted that boosting the nutrients we get from our daily diet is helpful for many groups of people. For example, folic acid for women trying to fall pregnant and when pregnant and calcium plus vitamin

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8. Patients 'losing out' in NHS choice
   

   29th July 2011 - Some NHS managers have adopted anti-competitive practices that result in patients losing out on their right to choose the hospital in which they want to be treated, according to an investigation. A study by the Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) found that some health service

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9. Top areas for 'sickies' revealed
   

   19th July 2011 - Many people have 'thrown the odd sick day' by ringing into work with a fake cold or other excuses, but the scale of the skiving is uncovered in a new survey. Researchers for PwC spoke to 1190 working people to find out if and why they were taking 'sickies'. They also found big regio

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10. High salt sausages uncovered
    

    17th June 2011 – A health group which campaigns against high levels of salt in food has found some sausages can give you half of your recommended maximum 6g daily salt intake just by eating two of them. Latest figures for British Sausage Week show we ate 186,210 tonnes of sausages a year costing £65

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