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Men's Health: Older men's low testosterone linked to earlier death

But researchers say it's too soon to recommend widespread hormone treatment

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Seniors' Health: Get speedy care for a minor stroke

Treatment within 24 hours reduces the risk of a major recurrence over the next three months

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Women's Health: South American herb treats postmenopausal symptoms

Peruvian food supplement is associated with reductions in psychological and sexual problems

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Men's Health: Outlook brightens for sufferers of rare genetic disorder

Treatment is now available for Hunter syndrome, but some provinces won't pay for it

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Children's Health: Odds of breastfeeding success boosted by direct contact at birth

Babies who receive skin-to-skin contact also cry less, but the practice is uncommon in many hospitals

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