Index Finger Length Can Predict Penis Size: Study
On the heels of a previous report that debunked the notion that a man's shoe size could be used to estimate the length of his penis, a new study now claims that those with inquiring minds need merely take a gander at a man's forefinger.
( Reuters, 10/21/2002 07:04 AM PDT)

Protein may aid cancer detection
A pattern of protein markers in the blood may be used to sharpen the diagnosis of prostate cancer and to eliminate unneeded biopsies, researchers say.
( PAUL RECER, AP Science Writer, 10/16/2002 07:09 AM PDT)

Death, depression link stronger in men
Researchers have long known that elderly people who are depressed are at greater risk of dying in a certain time period than their more hopeful peers. Now new study findings suggest that men may be more susceptible to this effect than women--although the link may not be as strong as previously suspected.
( BY DANA FRISCH, Reuters, 10/04/2002 07:44 AM PDT)

Stress protein links heart disease in blacks, men
A study in teens suggests that males and African Americans have higher levels of a stress protein linked to cardiovascular disease during both stressful and non-stressful situations.
( Reuters, 10/03/2002 08:00 AM PDT)

Herpes drug reduces transmission
People with genital herpes who worry about passing the virus to others should be offered a prescription drug that has been shown for the first time to reduce transmission, a researcher says.
( DANIEL Q. HANEY, AP Medical Editor, 09/30/2002 06:30 AM PDT)

Bayer, Glaxo to market Viagra rival
When a drug's name is designed to conjure up thoughts of men and life and its logo is a symbol of passion, it can only mean one thing: the latest would-be Viagra competitor has been christened.
( THERESA AGOVINO, AP Business Writer, 09/23/2002 06:30 AM PDT)

In study, prostate surgery better than 'watchful wait'
For the first time, a large, rigorous study shows that treating early prostate cancer with surgery rather than waiting to see if it grows reduces the chance of dying from the disease.
( By Marie McCullough, Inquirer Staff Writer, 09/12/2002 06:35 AM PDT)

Research holds hope for genitally challenged men
Scientists in the United States have come up with news that may help millions of men -- they have succeeded in growing major parts of penises in the laboratory.
( Reuters, 09/11/2002 12:57 PM PDT)

Researchers find genetic fingerprint in sperm
Researchers have determined the genetic fingerprint of healthy human sperm - an advance that could be a major step forward in understanding male infertility. The discovery could also lead to new types of male contraceptives.
( EMMA ROSS, AP Medical Writer, 09/06/2002 07:21 AM PDT)