Sunday, May 11, 2008

Adam Voiland

USN Current Issue

A Few Places to Find Reliable Health Information

It can be difficult to locate solid tips for men, but we've found some options. more >>

How to Limit Your Exposure to Phthalates

Various small measures can reduce your phthalate load. more >>

More Problems With Plastics

Like BPA, chemicals called phthalates raise some concerns. more >>

'Bad Dads' Reality TV Show Stirs Controversy

And it hasn't even aired yet. more >>

Video: Real Men Wear Hospital Gowns

So says a new ad campaign that's pushing men to get medical screening. more >>

Suicidal Veterans Have Resources to Turn To

A Veterans Affairs official is accused of concealing a high suicide rate among vets. more >>

Panel Confirms That Ozone Kills

Smog component, other air pollutants are generated by automobiles, adding pressure on EPA to regulate. more >>

Our Heart Risks Begin Mounting at Puberty

Blood pressure and triglycerides start rising during adolescence. more >>

Controversial Plastic Chemical Is in Canned Food, Too

Bisphenol A is used in the liners of some cans that keep food from spoiling. more >>

(Web) Extra: Read All About Proton Beam Therapy

Commenting on readers' comments about the high-tech radiation treatment for prostate cancer. more >>

(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 2)

Part 2 of six posts today about proton beam therapy. more >>

(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 3)

Part 3 of six posts today about proton beam therapy. more >>

(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 4)

Part 4 of six posts today about proton beam therapy. more >>

(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 5)

Part 5 of six posts today about proton beam therapy. more >>

(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 6)

Part 6 of six posts today about proton beam therapy. more >>

How to Get Your Vitamin A

Eat organs, not pills more >>

The Promise of Proton-Beam Therapy

This radiation treatment for cancer pinpoints tumors with precision—but not everyone can get it. more >>

Prostate Treatment Raises Blood Pressure

The surge linked to a microwave therapy for enlarged prostate could put men at risk of complications. more >>

Food for the Final Four

Make smart substitutions, and improve on Eat This, Not That! the guys' guide to practical eating. more >>

On Circumcision Debate, Studies Cut Both Ways

The surgical procedure doesn't reduce common STDs, the latest study finds. Luckily, condoms do. more >>

Should Men Care That Male Birth Control Options Are Languishing?

In other sperm news, SpermCheck poised to hit the market. more >>

Home Tests for Sleep Apnea Are Coming

But successful treatment will still mean careful follow-up. more >>

Plastic Surgery Makes the Man? Maybe Not

Some cosmetic therapies are on the rise among men. Others, like penis enlargement, are falling fast. more >>

Choosing a Prostate Cancer Therapy Just Got Easier

New quality-of-life data for 3 treatments could make men more informed about side effects. more >>

Why Men Are So Good at Dying

I'm betting it's not a lack of information but resistance to taking charge of our health. more >>

GIVE A GIFT

Get 53 issues of U.S.News & World Report for only $15 and we'll send you a FREE GIFT with your paid order. Also available in our Digital Edition.

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

USNews MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.