Testosterone is a sex hormone most often associated with males, but females also have small quantities of it. Testosterone affects sex drive and serves an important role in sperm production. However, testosterone does not stop there. It also affects muscle mass, bone mass, red blood cell production, and even the way men store fat. Testosterone
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Are Kidney Stones Genetic?
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals that can form inside the body’s kidneys. The kidneys remove wastes and extra water from the blood through urine. A lot of materials pass through the kidneys with the urine, including a variety of minerals. When these minerals do not fully pass through or do not dissolve adequately,
Read MoreHow Common Is Male Infertility?
Male infertility is a reproductive issue that prevents men from delivering healthy sperm adequate enough to achieve a pregnancy. Infertility is clinically defined as a condition in a male (or female) who cannot achieve pregnancy after one year of intercourse, without any kind of birth control or contraceptive use. A Common Problem With Multiple Causes
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Prostate cancer is when abnormal cells begin to grow in the prostate, a walnut-sized gland in men that is responsible for producing some of the fluid in semen. The prostate is located between the bladder and the penis. About 1 in 9 men get diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. According to the American
Read MoreCan Your Urine Warn You About Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are solid pieces of mineral-like matter that can resemble yellowish pebble stones. They can form in one of your kidneys when the minerals in your urine are not flushing out properly, which can occur if you’re not drinking enough water. One in every 10 people will develop a noticeable kidney stone in their
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