Article: [Into the Light] From building bigger muscles to halting signs of aging, human growth hormone has all the markings of a medical cure-all. But is this controversial wonder drug worthy of the hype?(SPECIAL REPORT)

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It's hard to escape the come-ons or resist the promises: Live longer! Feel better! All it takes is a little bit of human growth hormone. Curious? Sure you are. Tempted? Millions are. And bargains seem to abound: Lowest price anywhere! Direct from the pharmacy! A little pinprick, hey, you summon the fountain of youth! [paragraph] Even a casual read of the sports pages will convince you HGH is a miracle drug that helps pro athletes recover from injuries at record rates. If you believe New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, who chose to be forthcoming about his use of HGH after his name appeared in the infamous Mitchell Report outlining the ...

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