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Common illnesses

Some diseases are more common among men or affect them in a different way from women. Others affect men only. Here we take a look at these, as well as the specific consequences of smoking and alcohol for men.

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Colour blindness
This inherited condition affects about one in four people
Flaky scalp
Find out more about this common and frustrating condition
Hair loss
This can have a dramatic effect on men's confidence
Halitosis
Dr Rob Hicks has advice for people suffering from this common condition
Male menopause
Does it actually exist? Read on to find out more...
Migraine
Dr Rob Hicks outlines the symptoms and treatment
Obesity
A look at the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity
Prostate cancer
Find out more about the most common form of male cancer
Prostatism
The causes and treatment of an enlarged prostate gland
Psoriasis
This chronic skin condition affects about one in 50 men
Testicular cancer
Dr Rob Hicks outlines the symptoms and treatment
Male thrush
This fungal infection doesn't only affect women
Hernia
A hernia can be treated with a simple operation
Snoring
Causes and treatments for snoring
STIs
Information and advice on sexually transmitted infections
Premature ejaculation
Teach yourself how to treat this common problem
Difficulty ejaculating
The most likely causes, plus some self-help tips
Impotence
Find out how to overcome this common problem
Peyronie's disease
Advice on how to treat this distressing disease

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