American Urological Association Changes Stance on Routine Prostate Screening

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New guidelines from the American Urological Association now say men under 55 do not need routine annual prostate screening.

“He just fastened the snaps on the left shoulder of my gown for me. Like a blond angel in green scrubs sent from some heavenly place.”

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This comment was from Leia on the post “How to Deal With a Psycho Bitch from Hell.” A post filled with many an angry comment, but then, some comments filled with…grace.

A Benign Man in Bad Times: Dan Vyleta’s The Quiet Twin

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Dan Vyleta turns a WWII thriller into a book of extraordinary questions.

Snip Decision: Why I Had a Vasectomy

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Jim Gray on the nitty-gritty details of his vasectomy, his experience of fatherhood, and how they go together.

Why Do Men Have a Hard Time Handing Things Over To God?

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If pride truly cometh before the fall then we need a strong harness and a good helmet.

The Will of God?

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After an auto accident and a trip to the ER J.R. Reed explores the will of God and the fallibility of modern medicine.

Why Are Men Four Times More Likely to Kill Themselves Than Women?

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Keeping your problems to yourself can make them seem worse.

“Guilt and shame are seriously like bad cologne or a fart in an elevator.”

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This is a comment by Hot-tall-intelligent-mature-HWP-blonde-blue-eyed-woman on the post “Can’t Get Laid”.

The Sound of Bullfrogs

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Dave Sanfacon listens as the bullfrogs croaking in the Vermont woods define and guard the night, and wonders why his father can’t do the same.

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Respect: Dr. Ola Orekunrin Changes Her World Before Age 30 [@FlyingDrNigeria]

A young woman took some of the best medical training the west could offer & brought it home to heal.

Hey Guys, Are You Depressed and Don’t Know It?

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Jed Diamond didn’t think he was depressed until his wife and two doctors convinced him.

Dreams of My Father

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Michael Khoo remembers his father and understands how different he needs to be.

#whodwin Wednesday: Issue #3, “This Time It’s Personal!”

ISD vs. Battlestar, Doom vs. Luthor, Aquaman vs. Namor, Shang-Chi vs. Lady Shiva! Find out who fans favor!

Under My Skin

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After a divorce, Joel Schwartzberg seeks an anchor. And a dermatologist.

#whodwin Wednesday: Giant Sized Issue #1, “Facebook Battle Royale”

Every week, we let Facebook & Twitter fans decide “who’d win” battles between their favorite characters.

Decline

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The gift of the physical is waning. Despite my attempts to stem the tide, my body will continue its slow fade.