
While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has decreased, it's no secret that men still need to pay more attention to their bodies. Several things work against men. They tend to smoke and drink more than women. They don't seek medical help as often as women. Some men define themselves by their work, which can add to stress.
There are also health conditions that only affect men, such as prostate cancer and low testosterone. Many of the major health risks that men face – like colon cancer or heart disease - can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they are easier to treat. It's important to have regular checkups and screenings.
- Texas man gets face transplant 2011.03.22 A Texas construction worker horribly disfigured in a power line accident has undergone the nation’s first full face transplant in hopes of smiling again and feeling kisses from his 3-year-old daughter.
- Study: Sad dads spanking more 2011.03.15 Just like new moms, new fathers can be depressed, and a study found a surprising number of sad dads spanked their 1-year-olds.
- Dan Bruce chosen for contest finals 2011.02.08 A Petoskey man who lost 150 pounds in a year and was chosen as a finalist in a national competition, learned he will travel to California for the next phase of the contest.
- Has ED come to visit? 2010.12.13 ED sure does get around. He visits 50 percent of men over 60 years old.
- Study: CT screening cut smoker cancer deaths 2010.11.15 A major study shows giving heavy smokers special CT scans can detect lung cancer early enough to modestly lower their risk of death.
- High exposure to BPA linked to low sperm count 2010.11.04 Chinese factory workers exposed to high levels of the plastics chemical BPA had low sperm counts, according to the first human study to tie it to poor semen quality.
- Texas man waits for face transplant 2010.10.26 Dallas C. Wiens wants to be able to smile, to smell the rain, to feel his 3-year-old daughter’s kisses.
- FDA clears addiction drug to treat narcotic abuse 2010.10.20 Drugmaker Alkermes Inc. said Tuesday it has received U.S. approval to market its addiction medication for use in patients addicted to narcotics like heroin and morphine.
- Northern Michigan Regional Hospital to offer low-cost prostate cancer screening 2010.09.09 Northern Michigan Regional Hospital will have low-cost prostate cancer screenings 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23.
- How to gain the upper hand over dandruff 2010.08.06 DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How does one eliminate dandruff?
- Griffey Sr. urges prostate testing to save lives 2010.06.21 Ken Griffey Sr. wasn't entirely surprised when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006. He knew that it ran in the family, with four uncles succumbing to the disease.
- UM-designed ultrasound treats enlarged prostate 2010.01.05 Five University of Michigan inventors have lined up $11 million for a company that will make their ultrasound tool for treating prostate disease without surgery.
- Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers 2009.11.03 What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors.
- By the horns: Bull attack leaves Alanson man lucky to be alive 2009.08.03 Little did either of us know that within five minutes, I would be lying on the ground near death under an 1,800-pound bull and Tim would be doing everything he could do to save my life.
- Medical report: Cancer patient loses fingerprints 2009.08.03 When a cancer patient from Singapore traveled to the United States last year, he discovered an unusual side effect of his medication: missing fingerprints.
- Mom donates sons organs 2009.04.23 Monica Janes loves to talk about the day her son, Jamie, came bounding through the door from high school, amped up and excited.
- Burt Lake man, 56, recounts heart-blockage discovery that nearly took his life 2009.04.23 Jess Miller can’t remember a time during his longtime career in education that he ever took a sick day. If it’s an outdoor activity, Miller was surely taking part.
- Brain slows at 40, starts body decline 2008.11.04 Think achy joints are the main reason we slow down as we get older? Blame the brain, too: The part in charge of motion may start a gradual downhill slide at age 40.
- "I didn’t think a 55-year-old would have a stroke" 2008.09.02 A stroke can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain or by a blood vessel rupturing and preventing blood flow to the brain.
- Explore the Health Benefits of Golf 2008.08.08 Some people bill golf as the "lazy man's sport." Absent of running, catching, or throwing as is par for the course with many other popular sports, it's easy to see why it would be perceived in that way.
- Sweat it out - Saunas and steam rooms can have health benefits 2008.08.08 Michele Brurian-Quintiliano and her husband, Marcus, find refuge in their sauna. It’s the place in their day where Michele can meditate, do “energy work†and even sing and chant. For Marcus, it’s a place to sit in hushed silence, letting it all go
- What makes your head hurt? 2008.07.23 If you suffer from headaches, you’re not alone. Headaches are one of the most common health complaints.
- Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age 2008.07.23 What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors.
- External Men's Health Feeds
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Abdominal Fat Accumulation In Men A new study from researchers in Japan indicates that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with visceral (abdominal) fat accumulation only in men, perhaps explaining gender differences in the impact of OSA on cardiovascular disease and mortality...
- Using Anabolic Steroids May Affect Your Future Mental Health There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use...
- ADHD In Childhood May Lead To Obesity In Adulthood Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese in adulthood than those who did not have the condition when they were young, a new long-term study has shown...
- Shocking New Statistics On Head Injuries Among Men Who Are Homeless Or In Danger Of Losing Their Home Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were shocked by their findings. These men have 170 times as many severe head injuries as the general population and 300 times as many injuries that cause bleeding in the brain. The study by Dr...
- Men With High-Testosterone More Likely To Choose Red In Competitions Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels...
- Mayo Clinic - Men's Health Center 08.01.08 Find information on health issues key to men, including prostate health, sexual health, STDs and fertility.
- Men's Health Network 08.01.08 Men's Health Network (MHN) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportun
- Men's Health Medline Plus 08.01.08 Link to the men's health page run by the NIH
- Men's Health Magazine 08.01.08 A link to the nationally-published Men's Health magazine website.