Male health linked to testosterone exposure in womb, study finds

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 12:01 in Health & Medicine

Men's susceptibility to serious health conditions may be influenced by low exposure to testosterone in the womb, new research suggests. Understanding why some men have less of the hormone than others is important because testosterone is crucial for life-long health. Low levels of the hormone have been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

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