Prostate cancer linked to finger length
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December 2, 2010 |
I’ve just been looking at my hands, trying to compare the length of my fingers. Am I trying to avoid writing this news story? No, I’m considering the latest medical research…
According to a new study, men whose index fingers are longer than their ring fingers could be less likely to get prostate cancer. The finding could be used by doctors to identify men who are most at risk.
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Finger length is thought to reflect the amount of testosterone people are exposed to in the womb - less testosterone means a longer index finger.
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