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Scientists May Have Discovered Why Men's Prostates Enlarge With Age
Scientists have discovered a distinct subtype of cell in the prostate, and it could help solve the mystery of why the gland enlarges with age.
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Scientists have identified a distinct subtype of cell within the prostate, a finding that may explain why the gland enlarges as men age. The enlargement, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), typically develops in a single region of the prostate. This cellular discovery could provide a target for future research aimed at understanding and potentially treating BPH.
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