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Can a tar-like substance that oozes out of Himalayan rocks really boost your testosterone levels?

Shilajit has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, but are modern proponents right to claim that it raises testosterone levels?

23.02.2026 10

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How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally

For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone fuels prostate cancer. But a more nuanced picture has emerged over the past two decades.

24.12.2025 20

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What men should know before signing up for testosterone ‘optimisation’

Social media has made testosterone therapy (TTh) look like a lifestyle fix, but men without deficiency may be doing more harm than good.

19.11.2025 10

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UK expands chemical castration pilot programme for sex offenders – but what are the risks?

Chemical castration may prevent future offences. But at what cost?

30.09.2025 6

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Testosterone gel: what happens if it rubs off on other people

A baby girl developed unusually large genitals after accidental exposure to testosterone gel.

18.07.2025 4

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