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Testosterone therapy's popular in the online 'manosphere' — but doctor warns it's not for everyone

Testosterone therapy’s popular in the online ‘manosphere’ — but doctor warns it’s not for everyone

Many men experiment with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to improve their energy and strength, with some just getting it online, says a London, Ont., urologist who stresses getting medical guidance. “The use of hormone therapy, in my mind, is really tied to reinforcing some of the ideas of masculinity that we have,” says a researcher who teaches at Western University.

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There's a better Bong Joon Ho movie buried under Mickey 17

There’s a better Bong Joon Ho movie buried under Mickey 17

Mickey 17, the ambitious follow-up to Bong Joon Ho’s best picture winner Parasite has some phenomenally gutsy acting choices by star Robert Pattison and the director’s sure-footed world building occasionally hints at brilliance, but it still feels like a half-finished compromise.

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'Staggering' $2 million employee theft lands London Drugs merchandise handler in jail | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

‘Staggering’ $2 million employee theft lands London Drugs merchandise handler in jail | CBC News

London Drugs hired Carlos Cenon Santos as a “merchandise handler.”…

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Oasis is back for a tour, ending 15-year hiatus | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Oasis is back for a tour, ending 15-year hiatus | CBC News

One of Britain’s biggest bands, Oasis, is finally reuniting for…

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Banff's pedestrian zone to be dismantled after Labour Day long weekend | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Banff’s pedestrian zone to be dismantled after Labour Day long weekend | CBC News

Following a public vote earlier this month, Banff town council…

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Riskiest SpaceX mission to date delayed after helium leak | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Riskiest SpaceX mission to date delayed after helium leak | CBC News

The launch of SpaceX’s four-person Polaris Dawn mission will be…

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Chasing a record, at the whims of the sea, 2 kayakers paddle around Newfoundland in 49 days | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Chasing a record, at the whims of the sea, 2 kayakers paddle around Newfoundland in 49 days | CBC News

Two kayakers reached new horizons this summer, paddling by every…

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Recent bot campaign backing Poilievre shows AI easily accessible for political messaging: report | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Recent bot campaign backing Poilievre shows AI easily accessible for political messaging: report | CBC News

A suspected bot campaign surrounding a recent Pierre Poilievre event…

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Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News

It’s apparent that Canadians bagging their own groceries has become…

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Toronto EV driver can't use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Toronto EV driver can’t use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News

A Toronto-based Uber driver spends nearly half an hour most…

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Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men's T34 800m | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men’s T34 800m | CBC Sports

Austin Smeenk rang the bell with gusto.The Canadian wheelchair racer…

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