Topic: Men's Problems
2/2/2012
Therapeutic Ultrasound May Be Potential Male Contraceptive Commercially available ultrasound effective in reducing sperm counts in rats
Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later
2/1/2012
Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery
Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say
Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread
Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated
1/30/2012
Ultrasound As a Male Contraceptive? High-frequency treatment lowered sperm counts in rats, study says
Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say
1/25/2012
Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's Odds worst for people without college education, study finds
1/24/2012
Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment
1/23/2012
Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health, Study Says Traits such as entitlement, exploitativeness may raise levels of stress hormone
1/19/2012
Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk
1/17/2012
'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men Those with levels in the high end of the normal range may later develop irregular heartbeat, study says
1/15/2012
Do Men Flash Cash to Find a Mate? Guys may subconsciously flaunt wealth in situations where males outnumber females, study suggests
1/12/2012
Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Previous Psoriasis Diagnosis Men with erectile dysfunction more likely to have been previously diagnosed with psoriasis
Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says
1/11/2012
Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer
1/6/2012
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Doesn't Save Lives: Study But findings are irrelevant, one expert says
1/4/2012
Usual Care Doesn't Stop Muscle Loss in Idiopathic Fracture Men have reduced muscle mass, physical function, quality of life six years after vertebral fracture
Vasoepididymostomy Ups Patency in Obstructive Azoospermia Epididymal fullness, bilateral surgery, distal anastomosis, fluid with motile sperm up success
Potential Herpes Vaccine Disappoints Researchers Only partially effective against one type of virus, ineffective against second type, study found
12/21/2011
Widowers Who Stay Single Might Face More Mental Health Woes But it's unclear why some men find new relationships and others don't, researchers say
12/16/2011
Sexual Problems Highly Prevalent Among Older Men At least one sexual problem reported by 72 percent of men aged 75 and older
Men Often Misread Women's Sexual Cues: Study But ignorance might work in favor of males who overestimate their attractiveness
12/15/2011
Physical Activity Tied to Sexual Function in Young Men Young, healthy men with sedentary lifestyles have increased dysfunction in validated questionnaire
Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women Non-melanoma malignancies twice as likely after 20 years of tobacco use, study finds
12/14/2011
Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC Rape, stalking, physical violence widespread in the U.S., report finds
12/12/2011
Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study finds
12/7/2011
Active Surveillance May Benefit Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer But report says more needs to be known about the long-term outcome of this approach
12/6/2011
Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients But those with a history of heart disease, stroke may be at higher risk, researchers caution
12/5/2011
Fitness May Lower Death Risk Even Without Weight Loss Exercise benefit found in large study of white, middle-class men
11/30/2011
Clogged Arteries Pose Different Dangers for Men, Women: Study Heart treatment might need to take gender into account, researcher says
11/29/2011
Men More Likely to Skip Cancer Screenings: Study Findings suggest need to better educate guys on tests' value, researchers say
Do Men Think About Sex All the Time? Maybe Not Study debunks notion that males focus on the subject far more often than females do
11/28/2011
Small Cell Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder Incidence Up Elderly Caucasian men at highest risk; age, race, marital status, TNM staging impact prognosis
11/17/2011
Tamoxifen Discontinuation Rate High in Male Breast Cancer Majority of patients experience one or more toxic effect during tamoxifen treatment
11/16/2011
Side Effects May Spur Men to Drop Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Weight gain, loss of sex drive common complaints, study finds
Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack
11/15/2011
Study Finds Link Between Low IQ, Large Waistline More men with low intelligence scores at 18 had unhealthy belly size at 40
11/14/2011
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher says
11/11/2011
Study Evaluates Clinical Implications of Genital Piercing Though clinical data scant, guide may be helpful
11/10/2011
Fatherhood May Help Tough Guys Straighten Out Crime, alcohol use dropped among first-time dads, study finds
11/3/2011
Rectal CA Radiotherapy Tied to Lower Testosterone Levels Testosterone levels after long-course radiotherapy are significantly lower than pretreatment levels
10/28/2011
For Older Men, Lowered Testosterone May Mean Muscle Loss Study shows a link, but one expert says that's no reason to try hormonal supplements
Stress Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Among Men Even moderate but sustained stress might have deadly effects, study suggests
10/26/2011
HPV Vaccine Might Help Prevent Anal Cancers: Study Research in gay and bisexual men suggests it reduces infections, lesions
10/25/2011
Drinking More Fluids Could Lower Men's Bladder Cancer Risk The association was not as strong in older males who typically drank less water, study finds
U.S. Health Officials Back HPV Vaccine for Boys The sexually transmitted virus causes a range of cancers, including cervical, penile and oral malignancies
10/21/2011
Research Suggests Penis Might Produce Testosterone Work in mouse, human tissues show signs male hormones may be generated, but more study needed
10/19/2011
Sperm Moves Best for Moderate Exercisers: Study Lighter or strenuous physical activity associated with less sperm motility
10/11/2011
Health Tip: Understanding Breast Cancer in Men Learn about its risk factors
Men With Disabilities More Vulnerable to Sexual Assault They are four times more likely to experience sexual violence, study says
10/8/2011
Even Football Players Say It's OK to Cry, Sometimes But study finds they draw the line at sobbing
10/7/2011
Report: Task Force to Recommend Against PSA Test The exam for prostate cancer has been controversial for some time
Panel's Rejection of PSA Test Spurs Mixed Reaction From Experts Many still stick by the prostate cancer screen, claiming it saves lives
Cialis Approved to Treat Enlarged Prostate Also approved for treatment of BPH and erectile dysfunction occurring simultaneously
FDA OKs Impotence Drug Cialis to Treat Enlarged Prostate Pill may be especially beneficial for men battling both conditions, agency says
Men Develop Diabetes With Less Body Fat Than Women: Study Researchers say differences in fat distribution may be to blame
10/6/2011
Many Years Pass Before Folks Get Help for Drugs, Alcohol Men tend to wait even longer than women, study finds
10/5/2011
Breast Cancer Appears Less Deadly for Men Than Women But study notes male patients more likely to have advanced disease when diagnosed
3 Hours of Exercise Weekly Can Cut Men's Heart Risks Study found lowered risk related to higher levels of 'good' cholesterol
9/29/2011
Otherwise Healthy Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer: Study Yet younger men with other serious health issues may be overtreated for the cancer, research shows
9/27/2011
Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study For users reporting benefits, it's a classic placebo effect, experts say
Childless Men May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk Study suggests infertility may explain the link
Do Men Need Colon Cancer Screening Earlier Than Women Do? Austrian study finds more cancers at younger ages in men
9/26/2011
Couples Counseling Boosts Sex Lives After Prostate Cancer Both face-to-face and Internet counseling improved erectile dysfunction, love lives, study found
9/23/2011
CDC Considers Vaccinating Boys, Not Just Girls, for HPV Immunizing half the population isn't forceful enough against widespread virus, expert says
Stress the 'Human' in HPV, One Man Suggests Health advocate offers reminder that virus affects men and women equally
9/20/2011
New Test Predicts Risk for Impotence After Prostate Cancer Therapy Series of questions given prior to treatment could help men decide on type of care, researchers say
Model Predicts Erectile Function After Prostate Cancer Therapy Patient, treatment characteristics used to predict erectile function two years post cancer treatment
9/19/2011
'Journaling' Might Ease Depression in Testicular Cancer Patients Keeping a positive daily journal can aid in men's recovery and quality of life, study shows
ADHD Drug Delays Puberty in Male Monkeys, Study Finds Much more research needed before finding on Ritalin can have implications for humans, experts say
9/14/2011
Erectile Dysfunction Ups Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, all-cause mortality
9/13/2011
Protecting Heart May Improve Erectile Dysfunction Cardiac drugs, lifestyle changes improve sexual function in men with ED, study shows
9/7/2011
Firearm Suicide Methods Vary by Gender: Study Women less likely to shoot themselves in face or head, researchers find
9/4/2011
Sexist Men, Women May Be a Good Fit: Study For both sexes, those who seek uncommitted trysts rely on assertive strategy, survey finds
9/2/2011
Survivor Builds 'Cancer-Fighting' House Natural materials, a lush garden, proximity to walking trails encourage healthy lifestyle
8/25/2011
Faster Way to Treat Partners of Women With STDs Urged: Experts Doctors can pass along antibiotics to these men via the infected woman, without an examination
8/23/2011
Boys Mature Sexually Earlier Than Ever Before: Study For males, 'being 18 today is like being 22 in 1800,' researcher says
Women With Heart Failure Treated as Well as Men: Study But they tend to have longer hospital stays
In Tough Times, Jobless Men Embrace Housework Small study found they are redefining their traditional roles, supporting working partners at home
8/22/2011
Weight Gain Hits Women After Marriage, Men After Divorce: Study Married women may become more sedentary, while divorced men lose marriage's 'health benefit,' researchers contend
Marriage May Do a Heart Good for Bypass Surgery Study finds post-op survival rises for those in committed relationships
8/19/2011
Testosterone Gel Ups Sexual Function in Hypogonadism Topical application of 1 percent testosterone gel increases total and free testosterone levels
8/16/2011
Five Genes May Be Tied to Lethal Prostate Cancer Identifying men with aggressive disease can help customize treatment, researchers say
8/15/2011
For Men, 'Culture of Honor' Can Be Deadly Mindset spurs risky behaviors and is most prevalent in U.S. South and West, study shows
8/12/2011
Niacin Linked to Improved Erectile Function Notable improvements for patients with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction, dyslipidemia
Unrealistic Functional Expectations Post-Prostatectomy Nearly half the men have lower than expected function for urinary incontinence, sexual function
8/9/2011
An Older Man's Sex Life May Suffer When She's Close to His Friends Study suggests scenario might undermine his sense of masculinity, spur impotence
8/8/2011
Health Tip: Osteoporosis Can Affect Men, Too Risk factors for bone-thinning in males
8/5/2011
Weight Loss May Boost Sex Life of Obese, Diabetic Men Cutting calories can also have positive effects on urinary tract function, researchers say
8/3/2011
Urine Test Might Help Predict Prostate Cancer Risk Results could help with biopsy decisions, researchers say
7/21/2011
Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk Backs up prior research suggesting a link between stature and malignancies
7/19/2011
Married Men Seem to Seek Help for Heart Attacks Sooner Within 6 hours of first signs of chest pain, 75 percent got medical help, study says
7/18/2011
Self-Esteem Levels Vary by Age, Race, Study Finds And contrary to popular belief, self-esteem in males and females is about the same during teens
7/13/2011
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cavernosal Vasculopathy Patients with erectile dysfunction, metabolic syndrome have raised risk of cavernosal alterations
For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival For men at 'intermediate risk,' radiation plus 4 months of hormone therapy improves survival, study finds
7/12/2011
More U.S. Men Die From Cancer Than Women: Study But disparity mirrors differences in incidence, not ability to fight disease, researchers say
7/7/2011
Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers say
7/4/2011
Could Finger Length Predict Penis Length? Prenatal hormones appear to govern both, new study suggests
7/1/2011
Medicare Will Pay for Prostate Cancer Drug Provenge, a therapeutic vaccine, extends survival; it costs $93,000 per individual
6/27/2011
Does Ovulation Boost a Woman's 'Gaydar'? Sexual orientation of a man also more apparent when women want romance, new research contends
6/22/2011
Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report Scientists say common chemicals should be tested for their possible harm to milk gland development
6/21/2011
Smoking, Prostate Cancer a Deadly Mix But risk drops for men who have given up tobacco for 10 years, study finds
6/20/2011
Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health 40 inches put most men in risk zone for serious illnesses, experts say
6/18/2011
Are Men Who Flaunt Flashy Cars Not the 'Marrying Kind'? Conspicuous spending often driven by desire to have flings, researchers say
6/15/2011
Many Fathers Struggle to Balance Work, Family: Survey More than half said they'd consider being a stay-at-home dad if financially feasible
Impotence Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome The more frequent the symptoms, the stronger the connection, study finds
6/10/2011
Men Urged to Lead by Example and See a Doctor Regularly Delaying checkups today could lead to a medical crisis tomorrow, expert says
6/9/2011
Bathroom Injuries a Little-Known Problem Making bathrooms safer could prevent many slips and falls, CDC says
6/8/2011
Migraine Plus PTSD 4 Times More Likely in Men: Study Type, timing of trauma may play role in migraine-PTSD connection, researchers say
6/7/2011
Age Alone May Not Cause Testosterone to Fall Study finds declining health makes it more likely
For Gay Men, Serious Relationships Still Harbor Risks for HIV Odds of transmitting the virus are 6 times that of men engaging in more casual sex, study finds
Women Exposed to Combat Trauma as Resilient as Men: Study Female military personnel experience PTSD, depression at similar rate as men
6/6/2011
Jury Still Out on Radiation for Early Prostate Cancer There's too little evidence to say it's superior to 'watchful waiting,' study says
Boys Who Bully May Grow Up to Be Abusive Men Study suggests but doesn't prove link to adult domestic violence
6/3/2011
Molecular Mechanisms of Priapism Identified Sickle cell disease-associated priapism tied to deficient erection control at a molecular level
6/2/2011
Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition Risk associated, in part, with mother's body size, placenta size and shape at birth, researchers say
5/26/2011
New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Zytiga lengthened survival to nearly 15 months, vs. about 11 months for men on placebo, study says
5/24/2011
Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death
5/23/2011
Certain COPD Meds Linked to Urinary Troubles in Men Inhaled drugs such as Spiriva, Atrovent may raise odds for urinary retention, study finds
5/20/2011
Straight or Gay? Vowels in Speech May Give it Away Study found that strangers quickly picked up on sexual orientation via vocal cues
5/19/2011
Fewer Men Having Surgery to Treat Enlarged Prostate: Study The rate of those with related acute kidney failure has skyrocketed
Earlier PSA Test Best Predicts Risk of Dying From Prostate Cancer: Study This may cut down on unnecessary screening, researchers say
5/17/2011
Foreskin May Be Reservoir for HPV Study authors say this supports vaccinating boys against the virus, but experts disagree
Could Coffee Lower Men's Risk for Prostate Cancer? In study, drinking 6 or more cups per day was linked to reduced odds for aggressive disease, but more research needed
5/16/2011
Prostate Cancer Survival May Be Especially Tough on Gay Men Post-treatment quality of life scores worse than for heterosexuals, study finds
New Drug Extends Life a Bit in Advanced Prostate Cancer Zytiga lengthened survival to 14.8 months, versus 10.9 months for men taking placebo, study says
Smoking Might Raise Odds for Prostate Cancer's Return Study found that smokers had steeper rise in blood PSA levels, a harbinger of recurrence
5/11/2011
Can Crotch Length Predict Infertility in Men? Distance between scrotum and anus linked to reproductive ability, study suggests
5/9/2011
Gay Men More Likely to Have Had Cancer Study can't say whether homosexual males are more prone to develop malignancies than heterosexuals
5/4/2011
Aggressive Treatment May Be Beneficial for Early Prostate Cancer In men under 65, death risk was lower than for those who chose 'watchful waiting,' study finds
5/2/2011
Belly Fat + Heart Disease Can Be Deadly: Study Even normal weight people with a 'beer belly' or 'muffin top' at risk, Mayo researchers say
4/28/2011
Tall, Obese Men More Prone to Leg Clots: Study Added height and weight upped risk for women, but not as much, researchers say
4/21/2011
When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study Technique is non-invasive, effective, researchers claim
4/20/2011
Men and Women May Truly See Things Differently Experiment affirms common perceptions about decision making
4/19/2011
For Nonsmokers, Healthy Living Cuts Death Rate in Half: Study Better diet, exercise and keeping slim fend off heart disease, cancer, research shows
4/12/2011
Male Victims of Domestic Abuse May Show Signs of PTSD Female partners can cause psychological trauma to the men they abuse, researchers say
4/8/2011
Unemployment Plays Role in Early Deaths, Research Shows Young men are particularly vulnerable to negative health effects of job loss, analysis indicates
4/4/2011
Study Hints at Link Between Antidepressants and Heart Trouble But the finding is preliminary and doesn't prove a relationship, experts note
4/1/2011
Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn't Cut Death Rates: Study And researchers add that widescale testing is linked to overdiagnosis, overtreatment
3/29/2011
New Therapy for Enlarged Prostate May Bypass Unpleasant Side Effects Procedure apparently avoids risk of impotence, incontinence, associated with surgery, but more study needed
3/24/2011
Weaker Bones, Cellphone Use Linked in Small Study Research in 24 men found less mineral content, density in hips, but more study needed, experts say
3/23/2011
Mouse Sperm Successfully Grown in Lab, Researchers Say Study has potential to advance human infertility diagnosis and treatment, experts believe
3/21/2011
Pressure to Look Young May Be Sending More Men to Plastic Surgeons Report finds increase in range of cosmetic procedures among American males
3/18/2011
Sleep Disorder May Spur Men to Head to Bathroom at Night Treating sleep apnea in men with enlarged prostate might reduce trips to relieve themselves
3/14/2011
In Men, Duration of Diabetes Linked to Raised Heart Risk More than 17 years of type 2 disease doubles the odds of a first heart attack, study finds
3/10/2011
Sexual Side Effects From Propecia, Avodart May Be Irreversible Erectile dysfunction, depression and loss of libido persist in some patients, study finds
3/4/2011
Can Crotch Length Predict Sperm Strength? Men below the median are 7 times more likely to have sperm in the subfertile range, study says
3/1/2011
Half of U.S. Men Infected With HPV, Study Reveals The more sex partners, the more likely a man will have the cancer-linked virus, research shows
2/25/2011
Newer Drug May Help Prevent Fracture in Men With Prostate Cancer Slightly fewer patients on denosumab experienced 'skeletal events' than those on Zometa, study found
2/24/2011
PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Dips in Large U.S. Health Network Follows 2008 guidelines reporting that aggressive PSA screening had led to harm from unnecessary treatment
2/16/2011
Could Hair Loss at 20 Signal Higher Prostate Cancer Risk? Researchers say these men may turn out to be candidates for screening, but more study needed
2/11/2011
Gift-Giving, for Many Men, Means Avoiding Rejection Steering clear of risky presents (and sales clerks) is the goal, behavior expert says
2/9/2011
Males' Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Vary by Month Boys aged 12 to 17, men over 50 most at risk in December, U.S. researchers find
2/8/2011
Birth Defect Risk Slightly Higher for Kids of Male Cancer Survivors But risk is still very low and not affected by the mode of conception, researchers say
2/4/2011
Doctors Issue New Guidelines on Spotting, Treating Enlarged Prostate Urologists' group lowers age at which the condition becomes a concern, from 50 to 45
2/2/2011
Gardasil Vaccine Guards Against HPV in Boys Study finds it gives males same level of protection as females
2/1/2011
Study Examines Reasons Some Black Men Avoid Doctors Physicians reportedly don't provide practical advice on how to make needed lifestyle changes
1/17/2011
New Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations Issued U.S. Task Force expands guidelines to include younger women at increased risk of bone fractures
1/16/2011
Sense of Touch May Influence Gender Perception Notions of tough, tender may have some bodily truth, researchers say
1/13/2011
Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Incontinence in Women Study finds no improvement in men's urological, sexual functioning
1/11/2011
Therapy May Help Cut Incontinence After Prostate Surgery Bladder control improves among men with at least year-long problem, study finds
1/5/2011
Study Sheds Light on Genetic Risk of MS Women more likely than men to have a gene variation linked to the disease, researchers say
1/4/2011
Study Gauges Best Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men Up to 25 percent of men with poorly understood, debilitating syndrome fail to find relief
12/22/2010
Memo to Men: To Live Longer, Take Better Care of Your Body Much of what hurts men, health-wise, is preventable, experts say
For One Man, It's All About Prevention and Wellness Weight, sleep, exercise and more can all play a role in keeping mind and body healthy
12/9/2010
U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds
12/6/2010
Many Men Over 75 Still Sexually Active: Study Almost a third in Australian report had been active in prior year
12/3/2010
Scientists Find Protein That May Help Control Prostate Cancer Discovery could aid in limiting tumor growth and progression, expert says
Medicare Cuts May Have Spurred Drop in Prostate Cancer Treatment Use of hormone therapy for low-risk cases fell 40%, study finds
Good Looks May Help Land the Interview -- for Men But employers may pass on pretty women, study suggests
12/2/2010
FDA Panel Votes Against Drugs Said to Prevent Prostate Cancer Experts were concerned about rare risk of aggressive tumors in patients using the meds
11/30/2010
Study Backs 'Active Surveillance' for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer But the alternative to immediate treatment isn't for all men, researchers say
11/17/2010
Medicare Panel Endorses Vaccine for Prostate Cancer Patients Provenge extends survival by about four months on average, costs $93,000 per individual
11/15/2010
A Little Alcohol May Help the Heart: Studies But excessive consumption is always damaging, doctors say
11/11/2010
Women Veterans Less Likely Than Male Peers to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol But rates of prescription drug abuse are similar, survey finds
11/10/2010
Fracture Risk Seen With Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Doctors should use androgen deprivation with caution, study says
11/9/2010
Lung Cancer in Smokers, Nonsmokers May Be a Different Disease Tumors in people who never smoked had more genetic abnormalities, study says
11/3/2010
Use of Prostate Cancer Treatment Fell When Medicare Paid Docs Less Financial incentives influence treatment rates, study finds
10/29/2010
Dad's Family History of Breast, Ovarian Cancer Matters, Too But study found women with paternal family history 5 times less likely to be referred to counseling
Younger Men Not Going to the Doctor Enough, Survey Shows Older men were more likely to go for needed visits
10/28/2010
Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Poor Sperm Quality But industry rep counters that study of Chinese workers isn't relevant to U.S. consumers
10/26/2010
For Black Men, Haircuts Might Also Cut High Blood Pressure Barbers who offer BP checks help customers beat hypertension, study finds
Dietary Fats Seem to Affect Sperm Quality Harvard researchers found downside to saturated and monounsaturated fats
10/25/2010
Aspirin May Help Patients Beat Prostate Cancer Retrospective study found blood thinners associated with 50 percent cut in death rate
10/21/2010
Estrogen May Boost Women's Recovery From Trauma Men less likely to survive serious injuries because of different hormones, study finds
10/20/2010
FDA Calls for New Warnings on Some Prostate Cancer Drugs Hormonal meds linked to slight increase in risk of heart disease, diabetes
Low Testosterone May Raise Risk of Early Death: Study Even borderline levels of the hormone seem to put men at risk, researchers say
10/13/2010
When It Comes to Math, Females Are as Smart as Males Study of nearly 1.3 million students finds no difference in abilities
10/8/2010
Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Bone Decay 'Virtual bone biopsies' used in study may one day help predict fracture risk, researchers say
Women Sweat Less Readily Than Men Finding may explain why heat waves hit females harder, researchers say
10/7/2010
Survey Sees Gender Differences in Vision IQ Men and women agree on value of eye exams and carrots, but shared vision of optical health a little fuzzy
Gene Variations Appear Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds Screening for these abnormalities might ID men at risk, researchers hope
10/6/2010
Workplace Noise Tied to Heart Disease Risk Young men who smoke are among those at highest risk, study finds
More Americans Drinking More Alcohol Among women, whites more likely than Hispanics, blacks to down 5 or more drinks a day, study finds
9/30/2010
Most Men Unaware of Breast Cancer Risk in Males: Survey None of those deemed at higher risk had been told by their doctor, small study found
Genetic Glitch Tied to Disrupted Sperm Production Mutation could affect 4 percent of infertile men, experts say
9/29/2010
Experimental Test May Spot Prostate Cancer Earlier, More Accurately Findings are preliminary, and study authors say it could be years before test is available commercially
9/27/2010
Male Partners of Breast Cancer Patients May Suffer Depression These men were more likely than peers to be hospitalized for mood disorders, study finds
9/20/2010
No Gender-Based Difference Seen in Anti-HIV Drug Response But strategies needed to keep women enrolled in research studies, study authors stressed
9/17/2010
Uninsured With Prostate Cancer Diagnosed With More Advanced Disease Patients on Medicaid also more likely to have more severe cases, study finds
9/13/2010
Prostate Cancer Screening No Benefit to Older Men With Low PSA Levels Further testing, early cancer detection strategies more likely to do harm than good, researchers say
9/9/2010
Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds Other research suggests women who smoke while pregnant impair sons' fertility
10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries Bobsledding, ice hockey, alpine freestyle skiing proved among most dangerous sports, study says
9/8/2010
Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers say
Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study finds
9/1/2010
To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier
8/26/2010
Widely Used Plastics Chemical Linked to Testosterone Boost Greater exposure to BPA associated with slight rise in hormone levels in men, researchers say
8/25/2010
Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say
8/18/2010
Many With Chronic Pain Get Inadequate Relief, Study Finds Black patients likely to be prescribed fewer meds and women get lower doses, research shows
8/13/2010
Culture a Big Influence on Suicidal Behavior: Expert Efforts at prevention should take societal patterns into account, research suggests
8/12/2010
Docs Shying Away From Drug That May Prevent Prostate Cancer Erroneous fear that finasteride spurs more aggressive tumors has left some physicians wary, research shows
8/10/2010
Competing For a Mate May Shorten Men's Lives, Study Suggests Growing up in environments where males outnumber females linked to 3 months less life span
8/6/2010
Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results Common medications might affect prostate cancer diagnoses, researchers say
Narcissistic Men Typically Direct Their Rage at Straight Women Self-centered, entitled men see women as gold diggers, teases, experts claim
7/28/2010
Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study But FDA-approved Provenge remains very expensive, experts note
7/26/2010
Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows Many would do just as well with watchful waiting, researchers say
7/15/2010
Human Sperm Gene Hasn't Changed for 600 Million Years This DNA is shared across species and seems 'so important it can't change,' researcher says
7/12/2010
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Heart Risks for Older Men From middle age to age 70, the sleep-time breathing disorder could pose a hazard, study suggests
7/6/2010
Drugs Like Viagra Linked to Higher Rates of STDs But it's the behavior, not the medication, that's to blame, researchers say
Breast Cancer Gene May Raise Men's Risk, Too Males with faulty BRCA2 have 1 in 12 chance of the illness by age 80, study finds
7/1/2010
PSA Test Does Cut Prostate Cancer Deaths, Study Finds Swedish report adds to controversy over the usefulness of the blood screen
6/30/2010
Testosterone Gel Could Raise Heart Risks in Frail, Older Men But study was small and effect may not be similar in men generally, experts say
Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder Findings may pave way for new treatments for alopecia areata, researchers say
6/22/2010
Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk Increased waist circumference also increases type 2 chances, study finds
6/21/2010
Plastics Chemical BPA May Be Tied to Ovarian Cysts Women with the problem had higher levels of BPA, but study can't confirm cause-and-effect, experts say
6/18/2010
On Father's Day, Give Dad Gift of Health Staying healthy is part of being a good dad, expert suggests
'Watchful Waiting' Often Best Strategy for Slow-Moving Prostate Cancer Surgery, radiation not always ideal for many with low risk disease, researchers find
6/16/2010
Obesity Can Take Toll on Sex Life Stigma may lead to fewer sexual encounters, poorer sexual health, study finds
Low Testosterone in Older Men Less Common Than Thought Study does find some association between nine symptoms and 'male menopause'
6/15/2010
Females May Be Naturally More Prone to Stress: Animal Study A male-only protein found in rats helps control stress signals in the brain, research shows
6/14/2010
'Normal' Blood Pressure in Male Teens a Warning Sign Those with slight hike more likely than girls to develop hypertension later, study shows
Teen Boys Who Attempt Suicide More Likely to Abuse as Adults Men with this history are more prone to hit and injure partner, study shows
6/11/2010
Men May Be More Vulnerable to Roller Coaster Ride of Romance Study found young males felt ups and downs of relationships more deeply than young women
After Vasectomy, Single Test Might Give All-Clear Any remaining sperm appear to be inconsequential, study finds
6/2/2010
Black Men at Greater Risk of Aggressive Prostate Tumors: Study Expert urges more vigilance starting at age 40 in this group
Size of Prostate Tumor Linked to Patients' Weight Biggest, and perhaps more aggressive ones, found in heaviest men, study says
New Tests for Prostate Cancer Might Bring More Certainty Gene-based screens could reduce unnecessary biopsies, worry, researchers say
6/1/2010
Vitamins Fail to Protect Men Against Bladder Cancer Little is known about anticancer benefits of supplements, researchers caution
Radiation for Prostate Cancer May Boost Fracture Risk Study found treatment hiked hip fractures by 58 percent
Value of Monitoring Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Assessed 'Watchful waiting' may be option for some men, expert suggests
Tracking PSA Test Results Over Time Gives Clues to Cancer Method may help doctors spot aggressive prostate tumors, researchers say
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Shows Few Side Effects And it extends life for men with advanced disease, researchers say
Dangers Lurk in Impotence Drugs Sold on Web Study finds many contain toxins, or too much/too little of the active ingredient
Male 'Pill' Still a Ways Off Shutting down sperm production has proved complicated, experts say
5/20/2010
Fat in Males, Females Differs Genetically, Mouse Study Shows Finding might explain why men store fat around belly, women around the hips
5/18/2010
Postpartum Depression Can Strike New Dads 1 in 10 men is affected, and a depressed partner can raise the risk, study finds
5/17/2010
Men, Women May Respond Differently to Vaccines Frequency, severity of adverse effects vary between genders, researcher says
5/13/2010
Suicide Leading Cause of Violent Death: CDC Homicide was second-leading cause, 16-state survey found
Women Who Marry Younger Men May Die Earlier The reverse was true for males tying the knot with younger females, study found
5/4/2010
As FDA Eyes Prostate Cancer Drugs, Experts Urge Caution Hormonal meds linked to heart risks, but men should not abandon them
5/3/2010
FDA Reviews Side Effects From Prostate Cancer Therapy Doctors urged to consider risks of hormone treatment, inform patients
4/29/2010
Low Testosterone Raises Heart Death Rates in Impotent Men Obese patients with erectile dysfunction also at higher risk for cardiac events, research shows
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Gains FDA Approval Breakthrough approach lengthens survival, to varying degrees, for men with advanced disease, studies found
4/27/2010
Prostate Cancer Vaccine May Get FDA Approval Breakthrough approach lengthens survival, to varying degrees, for men with advanced disease, studies found
4/20/2010
Weight Gain, Smoking May Make Prostate Cancer Deadlier Men who put on pounds after prostatectomy nearly double odds of recurrence, one study finds
4/15/2010
Chlamydia Often Overlooked in Young Men British study says poor management of related condition leaves many undiagnosed
Hormone Therapy May Fight Resistant Prostate Cancer Experimental treatment offers hope against cancer that returns after castration
Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive? Italian study says yes, but earlier U.S. study had different conclusion
4/8/2010
Even Mild Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk in Men Risk may stem from cumulative effect over many years, study suggests
4/5/2010
Your Social Network Affects Your Drinking Habits Heavy drinkers tend to have friends, relatives who also drink, study finds
4/2/2010
Unvaccinated Boys at Risk of Mumps-Linked Testicular Problem Testicles can swell or atrophy as a result, researchers say
3/31/2010
Study Revives Debate on Prostate Drug Experts disagree on whether medication cuts cancer risk
3/22/2010
Infertility Raises Risk of More Aggressive Prostate Cancer Study found infertile men were 2.6 times more likely to get more dangerous disease
3/17/2010
Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior Many think domestic violence is much more common than it is, researchers say
3/16/2010
Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study That will increase their odds of survival, experts say
3/10/2010
As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives
3/5/2010
New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Aim to Empower the Patient Diagnostic test not infallible, can lead to unneeded treatments with unwanted side effects
3/4/2010
New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer Experimental medicine shows promise, new test might cut unnecessary biopsies, researchers say
3/3/2010
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled American Cancer Society now suggests those with PSA of less than 2.5 be tested every two years
2/25/2010
Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women Rates of the condition are higher in U.S. than Canada, study finds
2/15/2010
Advance Toward Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Scientists find gene that drives tumor spread, say it could be target for screening
2/3/2010
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk Patients' odds for cardiovascular death also go up after they get the news, study finds
2/1/2010
Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy People underestimate effect on heart from androgen deprivation, official says
1/29/2010
Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks 2.5 million men in Europe alone may have taken counterfeit Viagra, study says
1/27/2010
New Scan May Help Find Aggressive Prostate Tumors Process is among several that use a variation of MRI technology
1/25/2010
More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging Good for the mind and body, series of studies finds
1/18/2010
Erectile Dysfunction Predicts Heart Disease Experts urge more doctors to ask simple question of male patients
1/13/2010
Taking Viagra Won't Spur Risky Sexual Behavior Men in the general population use the drug responsibly, study finds
1/11/2010
Genetic Marker for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Found Variant could be used to guide treatment, researchers suggest
12/28/2009
Study Debunks Notion of 'Healthy Obese' Man Heart risks may take years to show up, but they're there, study finds
12/8/2009
Coffee, Exercise Fight Prostate Cancer Studies show improved survival among men who partake regularly
12/7/2009
Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks Experts urge more awareness that long-term use has consequences
12/2/2009
Baby Boys May Be at Risk From Mom's Bug Spray Use Insect repellents suspected in birth defect that affects male urethra, researchers say
11/24/2009
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say
11/19/2009
Spray May Delay Ejaculation Using five minutes before intercourse significantly postponed orgasm, study finds
11/16/2009
Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone
11/11/2009
BPA Tied to Impotence in Men Chinese factory worker study suggests more potential hazards from the plastics chemical
10/25/2009
Is Smoking Tougher on Women? Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco
10/22/2009
Guidelines Urge Use of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Which product to prescribe depends on patient preferences, experts say
10/15/2009
Suicidal Thoughts May Vary by Antidepressant Men face higher risk when taking nortriptyline than escitalopram, study finds
10/13/2009
Impotence, Incontinence Risk Casts Doubt on High-Tech Prostate Surgery Marketing is buoying use of the technique, researchers say, but surgeon's experience is key
10/2/2009
Dental Plaque Buildup May Raise Heart Risk in Black Men White blood cell activity increases in these patients when oral hygiene is neglected, study finds
9/28/2009
Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows
9/25/2009
Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say
9/18/2009
Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds
9/15/2009
For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies
Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer But experts stress the same does not hold true for patients under 60
9/10/2009
FDA Panel Backs Giving HPV Vaccine Gardasil to Young Males The advisors also recommend approval of second HPV vaccine, Cervarix, to prevent cervical cancer
9/9/2009
Getting Closer to the Origins of Prostate Cancer Newly discovered stem cell, common STD could help spur tumors, studies find
9/8/2009
Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers Testing for XMRV might help spot more aggressive disease, experts say
9/1/2009
Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds
Prostate Cancer Over-Diagnosed: Study The result is over-treatment for many men, researchers say
8/28/2009
Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men New findings replicate similar data for women, experts say
8/25/2009
Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best Study finds treatment raises death risk in those who also have heart disease
HPV Vaccine Could Prevent Many Penile Cancers Nearly half of the tumors are caused by strains covered by the shot, study finds
8/24/2009
Testosterone Therapy May Help Men With Heart Failure Injections of male hormone boosted cardiac performance in Italian study
8/14/2009
Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men Testing for estradiol, testosterone and SHBG could predict those at risk, expert says
8/12/2009
When It Comes to Casual Sex, Men Aren't So Picky Women place greater emphasis on good looks, study finds
8/11/2009
New Bone-Building Drug Promising Against Prostate Cancer Monoclonal antibody denosumab counters effects of hormone therapy, study finds
For Macho Men, Doctor Visits Are Less Likely Not showing pain, weakness can stop them from getting health care, study suggests
8/7/2009
Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers
8/6/2009
Men With Angina Do Worse Than Women Doubled rate of heart attack, tripled rate of death seen in study
7/28/2009
Urine Test for Chlamydia Shown Effective in Men Experts say quick results make it better than existing methods
7/13/2009
Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women More research needed to determine how gender affects body's reaction to HIV
Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug
7/8/2009
Prostate Drug Appears Safer Than Thought Finasteride does not cause more aggressive cancer, study contends
7/2/2009
Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families
6/30/2009
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say
6/19/2009
Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer Men in small study took capsules equivalent to brewed beverage
6/18/2009
New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered Finding also might apply in other types of cancer, researcher says
6/15/2009
Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought Data on 'packaging' in sperm cells may also help assess infertility
6/10/2009
Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook European and U.S. studies find similar results
6/1/2009
Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows
5/22/2009
Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds
5/19/2009
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax Men should be aware of dangers if taking prostate drug, experts say
5/15/2009
An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment Study identifies factors to help decide how aggressive therapy should be
5/12/2009
Estrogen May Help Men's Hearts Too much or too little of the hormone, though, can be damaging, study finds
5/7/2009
FDA Orders Label Warning for Testosterone Gels Men who use the medications must be sure none rubs off on children, agency says
5/5/2009
Biomarkers May Predict Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer Cancer expert is wary of finding, however
5/1/2009
Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer Study found no effect among men with precancerous lesions
4/29/2009
Some Diet Sodas May Ward Off Kidney Stones Other research finds that pomegranate juice could slow prostate cancer
4/28/2009
Clinics Less Likely to Refer Heart Patients to Cardiologists Women especially affected if primary care came from community outlet
4/27/2009
Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows Research also finds no impairment in sexual function from procedure
Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction In rat study, application of nanoparticles restored potency
Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment Men on hormone-lowering therapy may require close monitoring, researchers say
4/24/2009
Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets Though soldiers tend to be healthier, trauma erases the advantage, study finds
4/23/2009
Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Prostate Cancer Return Study finds vets at higher risk of aggressive recurrence only 8 months after surgery
4/22/2009
Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men Study finds benefit from consuming just one serving a week
4/20/2009
Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas If you can't examine your own back, have a loved one take a look, study says
4/14/2009
Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision: Study Trial by drug maker Eli Lilly found no problems at 6 months of use
4/8/2009
Larger Men at Greater Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Swedish study says since children are getting bigger, condition may become more common
Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds
4/7/2009
New Prostate Cancer Drug May Hold Promise Researchers apply for large-scale testing after 'very promising' early results
4/6/2009
Topical Spray Helped Men With Premature Ejaculation Study found they could delay orgasm six times longer than before
Male Infertility Treatment Boosts Sperm Count Small Egyptian study uses hormone-antioxidant combo to improve odds of conception
4/3/2009
Genetic Finding May Lead to Male Contraceptive Prospect stems from discovery of mutation affecting infertility
4/2/2009
Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk Disease-prone mice lacking this factor failed to develop common symptoms, study finds
3/23/2009
With the Economy Down, Vasectomy Rates Are Up The expense of raising another child may be driving the trend, doctors say
3/19/2009
PSA Testing: What Should Men Do? Fallout from 2 studies, pro and con, has experts in a quandry
Support Network May Play Role in Benefits of Drinking Heart risks are found to be less pronounced in highly social men
3/18/2009
2 Studies Conflict Over Value of Prostate Cancer Screening Doctors acknowledge that the PSA test is a far from perfect tool
3/16/2009
Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart Lower dose appears safe and effective against heart attack in men, stroke in women
'Watchful Waiting' Safe With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Study suggests close monitoring offers some men better quality of life
3/12/2009
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics Blood pressure and cholesterol should be controlled more aggressively, study suggests
3/10/2009
'Male Lumpectomy' May Help Some With Prostate Cancer Procedure involves freezing tumor rather than removing entire gland
3/9/2009
More Vitamin C May Mean Less Chance of Gout With 1,500 milligrams a day, men cut their risk by 45%, study finds
Late-Life Fatherhood May Lower Child's Intelligence A man's biological clock may be ticking too, researchers say
3/6/2009
Men Who Get Active in Midlife Live Longer Effect of adding exercise equals that of stopping smoking, experts say
3/3/2009
Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand Gastric bypass surgery can restore function for obese males, study finds
2/27/2009
Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks They need to be more aware of the threats to themselves and relatives, study says
2/26/2009
Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s And the contributing factors are often those seen in older patients, study finds
2/24/2009
Drugs May Help Healthy Men Lower Prostate Cancer Risk New guidelines suggest that men discuss use of medicines such as Propecia with their doctor
2/23/2009
Male Infertility Tied to Testicular Cancer Risk A common factor may boost the odds for both, researchers say
2/20/2009
1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports Finding comes from confidential survey in research that highlights drugs' damage to long-term health
Many Older Men Won't Benefit from PSA Test Screening may prove an unnecessary expense in men 75 or older, researchers say
2/18/2009
ER Less Likely to Diagnose Stroke in Younger Folks New research finds misdiagnosis risk goes up as age goes down
2/14/2009
Men Must Contend With a Biological Clock, Too Older males face higher risk of fathering children with medical problems, research finds
2/13/2009
Researchers ID Biomarker for Fatal Prostate Cancer Men with highest ionized serum calcium 3 times more likely to die, study finds
2/12/2009
2 or More Sodas a Day Boost Women's Kidney Risks They're twice as likely to show early damage, and study says it's likely all that sugar
Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit Success in Sweden doesn't transfer to U.S., study finds
2/11/2009
Urine Test May One Day Predict Prostate Cancer Lab results identify component linked to aggressiveness of disease
Levels of Circulating Tumor Cells Could Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome New method of tracking changes proves better predictor than PSA, study says
2/9/2009
Marijuana Linked to Aggressive Testicular Cancer But not all are sure that adolescents' use of cannabis causes cells to proliferate
2/6/2009
Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension Estrogen appears to improve kidneys' ability to shed sodium, study says
2/4/2009
Artificial Light Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk But don't turn off electricity, researchers say, just take this into account in energy policies
2/3/2009
Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk Study finds all breaks, not just hip fractures, tied to increased mortality
1/22/2009
Gender May Influence Heart Failure Treatment Care varies for men and women, and by male and female doctors, study finds
1/13/2009
U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High Million-plus cases reported; women and minorities disproportionately affected, CDC says
1/12/2009
In High-Stakes Stock Trading, Finger Length Matters Study finds testosterone exposure in womb creates long ring finger, financial success
Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's Men can carry the variation as well, study finds
1/7/2009
More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls But teenage boys don't seem to be as susceptible, study suggests
12/28/2008
Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet
12/26/2008
Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction Some common physical causes
12/16/2008
Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths Study confirms effectiveness of widely used approach, experts say
12/15/2008
Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot Procedure better at detecting problems on left side of colon, study says
Deciphering the Language of Intoxication Tipsy and drunk mean different things to men and women and could alter treatment, study finds
Colorectal Cancer Racial Gap Still Growing Blacks 45% more likely to die from the disease than whites, report says
Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says
12/9/2008
Selenium, Vitamins E and C Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer Large trials fail to confirm suspected benefit
12/8/2008
Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack Undertreatment at the hospital may be a contributing cause, study suggests
12/5/2008
Treatment Options Are Many for Prostate Cancer Some doctors say many tumors can be left untreated, depending on man's age
12/3/2008
Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say
11/25/2008
Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart Study ties work woes to fatal cardiovascular events in men
New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers Gains reported for blacks, but women lagging behind men, study finds
U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds
11/24/2008
Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier Different tests may be needed to detect rising blood pressure in these men, experts say
11/17/2008
Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups
11/15/2008
Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble November is health awareness month, so check with a physician if you're in pain
11/14/2008
Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing The new procedure is an alternative to hip replacement, but complications occur, experts say
11/13/2008
Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men Gender is the major socioeconomic factor influencing outcomes, study finds
11/12/2008
Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants Best results achieved with male-to-male surgeries, study finds
Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects But too much abdominal fat poses a bigger threat, study finds
11/1/2008
Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted
10/31/2008
Preeclampsia Might Protect Against Testicular Cancer Study suggests link between high blood pressure in pregnancy and risk of the malignancy
10/30/2008
Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease
10/29/2008
Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension They are 4 times more apt to develop the lung artery disorder, study shows
10/28/2008
Color Red Makes Men Amorous And study finds they're, well, clueless about its impact on them
Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension Once-daily dose of the ED drug delayed disease progression, researchers found
10/22/2008
Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk Availability of cheap foods, larger portions changes dining behavior, Japanese study says
Sexual Dysfunction Common a Year After Major Trauma Rate double that for healthy patients, regardless of gender, site of injury, study says
10/21/2008
Suicide Rates Rise Among Baby Boomers Middle-aged white women at increasing risk, study finds
10/20/2008
Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal Findings suggest combo treatments less effective, more painful than singular procedures
10/18/2008
Smoking, Gender Affect Pain Treatment Effectiveness Men who light up show less improvement after therapy, study says
10/17/2008
Rethinking Prostate Cancer in Older Men Research suggests aggressive treatment is viable, even for patients in their late 70s
10/16/2008
Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain
10/15/2008
Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men Though women have condition more often, men suffer side effects twice as much, study says
Smoking Makes You Old Before Your Time It even affects quality of life in those who quit, Finnish study reports.
Brain Chemical Could Spur Lovesickness A monogamous rodent could shed light on romantic loss
10/13/2008
New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered The hope is the finding could one day lead to a screening test
Blood Pressure on the Rise in America More people being treated for hypertension than ever before, study finds
Excess Drinking Shrinks the Brain Too much alcohol has a greater effect on women, study found
10/10/2008
Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some
10/7/2008
Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer But authors say research, which focused on men, doesn't mean it's OK to smoke
Role of Circumcision in Reducing HIV Risk Still Unclear Review doesn't find a protective effect in post-HAART era
10/6/2008
Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
10/3/2008
Could Chinese Herb Be a Natural Viagra? Early research suggests 'horny goat weed' might help men with impotence
9/26/2008
Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss New study doesn't show same result for women, however
9/23/2008
Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients Study found giving it before radiation raised death risk 20% in this group
9/19/2008
Many Doctors Don't Know Blood Pressure Guidelines Proper treatment often not started among middle-aged men, study finds
Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows
9/15/2008
Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation Northwestern consortium's program features message boards, videos and advice
9/12/2008
Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction Condition may persist, but mouse research shows drug restores oxygen, sexual functioning
9/4/2008
2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use The U.S. review covered the period from 1999 to 2004
9/3/2008
Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests But the findings could be pure chance, one expert says
Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease
9/2/2008
'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married One form of DNA linked to marital bliss, the other to discord, study found
Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds
8/19/2008
ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects
8/15/2008
Asthma's Course Differs by Gender By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says
Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission Mouse study finds hormone affects behavior, drives spread of contact illness
Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men In animal study, effect on those with metabolic syndrome was seen within days
8/12/2008
Surgery Helps With Prostate Cancer, Sometimes New study fails to settle question about best treatment for the disease
8/11/2008
One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year Analysis may aid in guiding recommendations on who should get screened and when
Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds
8/8/2008
Obese Men Face Twin Threat From Prostate Cancer Delayed diagnosis, less successful surgery, pair of studies finds
8/7/2008
Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children Report says it may be that some men adopt women's kids from previous relationship
8/6/2008
Study Links Agent Orange to Prostate Cancer in Vietnam Vets But some researchers say the finding fails to establish cause-and-effect
8/4/2008
Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome More than 2 a day for men, 1 for women, increases odds of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes
Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine Women, especially breast and ovarian tumor patients, more likely to use these therapies
New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75 The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports
Health Tip: Good Health for Men Follow these guidelines
7/31/2008
Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow Could one day lead to treatments for baldness, researchers say
7/29/2008
Prostate Cancer Treatment Could Impair Men's Thinking Hormone deprivation approach seems to affect memory, concentration, study finds
7/24/2008
Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count Could affect fertility, especially in overweight and obese men, researchers report
7/23/2008
Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility Correcting varicose veins in scrotum boosts sperm count, motility, study finds
7/17/2008
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk
Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds
7/14/2008
Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
7/10/2008
Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive
Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women But rates of the cancer in young men haven't changed, study says
7/9/2008
Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find
7/8/2008
Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD Those who had phlebotomy were 37% less likely to develop disease
Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows
7/7/2008
Father's Age a Factor in Infertility Being over 35 meant lower pregnancy rates, higher chances of miscarriage for couple, study finds
7/3/2008
Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says
7/2/2008
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia But far more women live to be that old, study authors note
6/30/2008
Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
6/17/2008
Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns It halved the death rate and might need to be used more often, researchers say
Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men Low levels of the hormone could boost death risk, researchers say
6/16/2008
Countdown to Hair Loss Study offers method to gauge whether you're bound for baldness
6/15/2008
Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity 7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight
ED an Indicator of Men's Health Dysfunction could be the 'portal' to heart problems, vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, study says
A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise
6/14/2008
Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men Health experts had debated whether women were more vulnerable to the disease
6/13/2008
Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease
Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times.
6/12/2008
Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble Study found those who were outside the norm faced higher mortality rate
6/9/2008
Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased
6/3/2008
Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds
5/29/2008
Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests
5/28/2008
TV Commercials Color Gender Choices for Careers Study finds stereotypes remain, men more influenced by scenes about jobs
5/27/2008
Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk But study finds evidence of slight link between higher concentrations, aggressive disease
Men With Low Testosterone Not Receiving Treatment Study finds patients with deficiency more likely to be poorer and without insurance
5/20/2008
Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction Studies in both men and monkeys show effectiveness of treatment
5/19/2008
Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men
