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Harvard Men's Health Watch: June 2009

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Articles in this issue:

Finasteride to prevent prostate cancer: A new chapter

A drug trial concluded that finasteride may decrease the risk of prostate cancer in some men, but the question of whether or not this medication, or any other, can prevent prostate cancer is still very much unanswered.

Headache: When to worry, what to do

Most headaches can be treated effectively with medication, but certain instances or patterns of headache may be indicators or symptoms of a more serious condition. Read More »

Medical memo: Soy and sperm

A study suggests that high soy consumption may lower sperm count, though the test subjects who ate the most soy were still considered fertile, and eating soy products has other health benefits.

On call: Calcium deposits in the prostate

My father has had two surgeries in the past year to remove calcium deposits in his prostate. Is there any way to avoid this buildup, or will it continue?