Plastic surgeons urge waiting until age 19 for gender surgery
A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at least 19 years old.
Feb 5, 2026
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Men's health news
'Masculinity crisis': Social media influencers promoting testosterone treatments to young men
Young men are being encouraged to undergo testosterone testing and start hormone therapy through Instagram and TikTok content that promotes unproven health claims while downplaying medical risks, a new international study ...
Feb 3, 2026
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High levels of testosterone in the blood raise risk of coronary artery disease in men
High levels of testosterone in the blood have been linked to a greater risk of coronary artery disease in men, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge published in The Journal of Clinical ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Randomized trial finds drug therapy reduces hot flashes during prostate cancer treatment
A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that oxybutynin, a drug often used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, reduces hot flashes compared to the placebo in men receiving ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs
Social media claims by clinics promoting testosterone treatment for men to improve their physique and mood are driving large numbers to pay for unnecessary medication that can have serious side effects, doctors say.
Jan 30, 2026
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Sex determines the connection between diseases: Study exposes historical biases in public health
Biological differences between women and men lead to variations in the appearance and progression of many diseases, which influence diagnosis and response to treatments. These differences also affect the relationship between ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Men getting twice as much plastic surgery, new data shows
The amount of plastic surgery performed on men has nearly doubled in less than a decade, new data showed on Thursday.
Jan 29, 2026
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Pharmacists respond differently to patients at risk of suicide depending on gender
Community pharmacists are more likely to show empathy toward women but to take men more seriously when they are perceived to be at risk of suicide, according to new research that echoes wider gender bias across the health ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Novel laser therapy device generates promising results in prostate cancer clinical trial
Because treatment of the whole prostate can lead to long-term side effects in patients with prostate cancer, interest in minimally invasive, focal treatment options has been growing for certain patients. A clinical trial ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Do men develop cardiovascular disease earlier than women?
Historical data indicate that men develop coronary heart disease (CHD) 10 years before women. A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that this sex gap still remains.
Jan 28, 2026
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