Low testosterone in men linked to earlier death
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may die sooner than other men their age with normal testosterone levels, a study suggests.
Researchers found that among 794 generally healthy older men, those with the lowest testosterone levels were 40 percent more likely to die within the 1985-2004 study period.
The findings do not mean, however, that older men should start taking testosterone supplements to achieve a longer life, the study authors are quick to point out.
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