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Testosterone May Help Treat Osteoporosis

by Aimee Amodio

17 Apr 2008 06:49 PM

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston are looking at testosterone therapy for older men with osteoporosis. The research team worked with thirteen men with low testosterone levels between the ages of sixty and eighty-five for five months.

Osteoporosis Tests For Men

by Aimee Amodio

20 Aug 2007 02:24 PM

Osteoporosis tests are routine for older women, but a new study from Park Nicollet Health Services in Minneapolis says that they should be routine for certain men, too. Medical experts see a general misconception in the United States that osteoporosis is only a threat to women.

Hostility Can Harm Your Immune System

by Aimee Amodio

12 Aug 2007 02:45 PM

Researchers from Duke University have found that hostility and depression can harm a man's immune system and increase the risk of heart disease. Negative emotional states can also increase a man's risk of diabetes, chronic inflammation, and high blood pressure.

Real Men...

by Aimee Amodio

17 Jun 2007 12:10 PM

In honor of Father's Day and Men's Health Week, let's take a look at what makes a real, healthy man. Real men have feelings. You don't have to be the strong, silent hero. If something hurts or doesn't feel right, talk to your doctor! Real men have a support network.

Men Who Drink Are At Risk For Sleep Disorders

by Aimee Amodio

16 Jun 2007 02:35 PM

A new study from the University of Wisconsin at Madison found that men who habitually consume alcohol are twenty-five percent more likely to have a sleep related breathing disorder than those who do not.

Five More Major Health Threats For Men

by Aimee Amodio

14 Jun 2007 02:30 PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a list of the top ten killers of American men. The first two (heart disease and cancer) do most of the work, and were responsible for more than half of all male deaths in 2003 (the most recent data available).

The Top Five Health Threats For Men

by Aimee Amodio

13 Jun 2007 07:51 PM

In honor of Men's Health Week, it's time to take a look at the top health threats to the men in our lives. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a list of the ten leading killers of American men in 2003 (the most recent data available to the public).

Men's Health Week

by Aimee Amodio

12 Jun 2007 09:20 PM

Did you know that the week leading up to Father's Day is National Men's Health Week? This is a great time to talk about preventable health problems that can affect men and boys. Hundreds of cities and organizations around the world are celebrating Men's Health Week.

Hidden messages behind erectile dysfunction

by Alison Palmer

29 Jan 2007 02:51 PM

Men don't like to talk about it, but 20 million of them suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence. Essentially, the man's penis is not able to hold the blood supply necessary to sustain an erection during sexual interaction.

Cell Phones and Sperm Count

by Aimee Amodio

29 Dec 2006 11:10 AM

Planning to start a family? You might want to cut back on your cell phone time. A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic suspects that there might be a connection between a decline in male fertility and increased cell phone usage.



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