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‘People are being encouraged to know their cholesterol levels and blood pressure numbers as well as they know their bank Pin code - because it could save their life’ - BBC News 'Bad cholesterol' levels should be checked from the age of 25 - study’ - Guardian Newspaper...

Testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for many of the physical characteristics specific to males. It plays a key role in reproduction and the maintenance of bone and muscle strength. A normal testosterone level for you will depend on your gender, age and...

Many people associate taking steroids, particularly testosterone, with athletes and bodybuilders who are looking for an edge. Most serious athletes will tell you that the drive to win is fierce, and besides the satisfaction of personal accomplishment, athletes often...

Mental health issues, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, dementia, bowel cancers, diabetes; which of these common disorders are seen more in men than women? If you guessed all of them, then sadly you would be correct. In fact, in most parts of the world, health...

Before we think about the advantages of decreasing testosterone, we should think about evolution as a whole. When we talk about evolution, we often picture the classic image of the ascendance of man from the primitive ape to the educated and upright Homosapien. Early...

Age 40 is generally considered a milestone when the risk of some health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke, increases. This makes the big 4-0 a perfect opportunity to take stock of your health. When people have demanding jobs, ageing parents, growing...

Testicular cancer is very rare; in the UK around 2,200 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year. That equates to 1 out of every 100 cancers (1%) diagnosed in men. Whilst medical professionals do not know what causes most testicular cancers, there are some...

Testosterone is a primary male sex hormone that plays a vital role in bodily functions. It is thought to regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, and strength, and also affects the production of red blood cells and sperm. Signs and symptoms of low...

Low testosterone or low testosterone deficiency can cause a plethora of symptoms, which may initially manifest as tiredness, lack of drive, relationship issues, decreased sex drive, and weight gain. These symptoms are often ignored or passed off as the manifestation...