Gynecomastia is a very common condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males and surprisingly affects an estimated 40-60% of men. Interestingly, the word Gynecomastia is basically a medical term that is derived from the Greek words for "women-like breasts". ... http://www.squidoo.com/gynecomastiatreatment Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:07:22 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:08:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gynecomastiatreatment Gynecomastia is a very common condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males and surprisingly affects an estimated 40-60% of men. Interestingly, the word Gynecomastia is basically a medical term that is derived from the Greek words for "women-like breasts".  For those of you that find Gynecomastia painfully embarrassing, it's important to remember that it is treatable with either a specific diet and exercise program or surgery. You are also not alone... a lot of other men are dealing with this very same issue. In fact, Gynecomastia is not a new condition. There have actually been studies on King Tut's mummy that have shown that Egypt's boy king had enlarged breast tissue. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:08:02 -0600