Sunday, May 11, 2008

men's health

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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 >>

Video: Real Men Wear Hospital Gowns

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

What Viagra's Birthday Means to Men's Health

Erectile dysfunction can be a sign that a man's life is at risk. more >>

5 Things You Might Not Know About Viagra

Here are some facts about the little blue pill. 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 >>

Unisex Replacement Knees Are Fine for Women

Following surgery to implant the artificial joint, problems are no more likely in women than in men. more >>

Multivitamins—a Health Hazard?

A respected men's health newsletter takes on supplements. more >>

Am I Going Bald? It's a Bit Early to Say

A genetic test for baldness may not have all the answers, but it raises some interesting questions. more >>

Air Pollution Kicks Men Where it Counts

Emerging research suggests that pollutants damage sperm and fetuses. more >>

11 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer

A new report says reliable evidence about the effectiveness of common treatments doesn't exist. more >>

iPods, Pacemakers Can Work Together After All

A new study disproves the notion that the music players interfere with heart devices. more >>

Proton Beam Therapy, an Option Against Prostate Cancer

Readers' feedback prompts us to take a second look at a high-tech radiation treatment. more >>

On Men: The Controversial Rise of Home-Based Sleep Testing

Cheap, convenient tests for diagnosing apnea are gaining ground, but critics question their accuracy. more >>

On Men: Breast Cancer Genes Pose Risks to Men, Too

Male relatives of breast-cancer patients might want to be tested. more >>

On Men: Why We're Much Too Accident-Prone

If men were more like women, we could cut our under-50 death rate by a third. more >>

Boys Who Grow Breasts: What They Can Do

Enlarged breasts plague many boys and some older men. An endocrinologist discusses solutions. more >>

From Boyhood, He Carried a Burden on His Chest

A hormonal imbalance caused his breasts to grow. more >>

Health Watch

A Lifestyle for Survival

Serving up tumor prevention and control. more >>

Technologies Tackle Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

Robotic surgery and HIFU are innovative, but it isn't clear that they trump conventional treatments. more >>

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