Men's Health News & Features
- Keep Weight Training Injury-Free
More people are lifting weights to strengthen bones and get a tight, toned body -- and more people are getting hurt trying. Lifting weights is great, say experts -- but you have to follow some commonsense guidelines to keep it safe.
- The Importance of Being ... Married
There are many reasons to choose wisely and carefully when picking a spouse, but here's one you may not know: New research suggests that a good marriage is good for your health -- and that a bad one can be a real heartbreaker.
- X Marks the Spot for Male Fertility
Strange as it seems, fellows, when it comes to the quality of your sperm, it may be the 'female' chromosome that calls the shots.
- Travelers' Advisory
When in Rome, where your health is concerned, you may not want to do as the Romans do -- and without travelers' insurance, you might not be able to, for that matter.
- Birth of a Father
The thinking is there are no bad dads, just unprepared ones. With some hands-on advice from other guys who've been there, done that, a fatherhood 'boot camp' program aims to make sure expectant dads can hit the ground running -- and feeding, and diapering.
- Minding Your Own Medical Business
More and more, high-tech medical gadgets and gizmos are able to do some of the thinking for you when it comes to keeping track of your health. They're called smart devices -- but you don't have to be a dummy to use them.
- Cancer Risk: It's a Guy Thing
How can you cut your cancer risk -- and which tests are best for detecting the disease as early as possible? The cancer experts from the AACR explain it all to you.
- When Cops Confront Mental Illness
A trend away from institutionalization means more emotionally disturbed people are on the streets. Police are seeking new ways to cope with the consequences.
- Can Dad's Diet Make a Healthier Baby?
Pregnant women routinely are urged to get more folic acid. Research suggests the same advice might apply to fathers-to-be.
- What to Do When You Have a Bellyful
More men than ever are opting for liposuction. Doctors caution not to expect miracles.
- When Employees Turn Deadly at Work
Those seemingly random acts of violence often can be foreseen -- if only someone would pay attention.
- Sperm Booster?
A look at proXeed, an over-the-counter dietary supplement that the manufacturer says is "specifically designed to optimize sperm quality."
- No Support in Study for Back Belts as Injury Preventers
Back-support belts may be more of a fashion statement than a workplace injury-prevention device, suggest researchers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
- False Memories: As Believable as the Real Thing?
Did you take your medicine this morning?
- Sex Ed for Guys
Family planning was once the province of women. Now programs across the country are trying to reach out to young men.
- Cancer Again
First the author was battling prostate cancer, and writing about it for WebMD. Then a routine checkup brought more bad news. It also saved his life.
- Tips from the Love Doc.
The truth? Men live longer and healthier if they're married. Here's how to make the love last.
- Tips from the Love Doc
Men live longer and healthier if they're married. Here's how to make the love last.
- New Dad Jitters
Today's fathers are more involved than ever with their newborns -- and sometimes more stressed than ever. Here's how to cope with the everyday demands of 'dadhood.'
- Sins of the Father
Are the sons of substance abusers doomed to repeat their fathers' failings?
- Addicted to Baseball
Was her husband a 'sportsaholic?' The author decided to find out. And armed with a basic self-help guide for sports junkies, she had just the ammo she needed.
- A Young Man Faces Testicular Cancer
Like most young men, the writer thought he was indestructible. Then he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and found himself in the battle of his life.
- Ten Steps to Losing Weight
Here are 10 simple steps to get you in shape -- and help you look and feel better to boot.
- A Pound of Prevention
If you're on the heavy side, losing even a little weight can make a huge difference to your health. Here's why.
- The Next Viagra?
Uprima was supposed to be the next hot drug for erectile dysfunction. What happened?
- Human Genome
Opportunities Are Boundless, but Only Time Will Tell
- Can Your Cholesterol Be Too Low?
Unlike a lot of men, the writer never worried about cholesterol -- until some surprising studies linked low cholesterol to violent behavior.
- Can Your Cholesterol Be Too Low?
Unlike a lot of men, the writer never worried about cholesterol -- until some surprising studies linked low cholesterol to violent behavior.
- How to Defend Yourself
Tickborne illnesses, such as Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can be prevented if you don't let the nasty bugs bite you in the first place.
- A Guy's Guide to Skin Protection
Before you worship the sun, learn how to avoid a burn.
- Want Better Sex? Stop Smoking
Researchers are finding that smoking decreases both sexual desire and performance.
- Too Much Iron in Your Blood?
Donating a pint may protect you against heart disease.
- Infertility: It's Not My Fault
Why do men have such a hard time accepting low sperm count? Close to a million of them will consult a fertility specialist this year, yet very few are likely to talk about it much. What causes male infertility and what can be done about it?
- Just for Men
The frightening side effects of prostate cancer surgery. How do men with this disease choose the best treatment?
- Smokeless Tobacco : Warning Signs
If you use smokeless tobacco, you should see a doctor immediately upon experiencing any of these symptoms, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
- Think Healthy, Be Healthy?
A number of recent studies have uncovered a startling fact: A man's opinion about his health is one of the most important keys to his longevity.
- Hunting for Answers
With 'mad cow' panic sweeping Western Europe, a related illness here in deer and elk has officials on alert.
- Coping with Workplace Stress
A look at male-specific problems when dealing with workplace stress.
- Is the Environment Male-Friendly?
Rapidly falling sperm counts in the United States. Rising rates of genital defects in male infants. Unprecedented numbers of cases of testicular cancer among young American males.
- Attention Men:
Although much attention has been focused on preventing and reversing osteoporosis in women, researchers are realizing that osteoporosis affects men, as well. Read here for info about osteoporosis in men.
- Does Men's Health Get Enough Care?
Do you care for yourself as much as you care for you car?
- Peptic Ulcer Disease: Skip the Antacid and See Your Doctor Instead
Many studies show that when PUD is treated properly -- with a regimen of antibiotics -- people are cured, even if they've had an ulcer for years. This article points out the dangers of self-medication with over-the-counter products.
- Men and Depression
Men aren't less likely than women to become depressed; they're just less likely to recognize and seek help for depression, and they have different ways of dealing with it.