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Osteoporosis Man
Just because women are more at risk for bone loss does not mean that men are immune, experts say. In fact, at least 2 million men currently have osteoporosis, and millions more could have the disease and not realize it. In this article from MSN Health, researchers point out several risk factors for men, including some common medications that can increase a man's risk.
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