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News on Men's Health

Studies show that the life-expectancy gap between men and women has decreased.  However, men often need to pay more attention to their bodies.  Several things work against men — they tend to smoke and drink more than women, they may not seek medical help as often as women, and they sometimes define themselves by their work, which can add to stress.
 
There are certain 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.
 

11/04/2009 - News

No Benefit for Hormone Therapy in Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

According to a new study presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology 51st Annual Meeting, men with low-risk prostate cancer who undergo radiation therapy do not need to be treated with hormone therapy. Hormone treatment does not improve survival in this group of prostate cancer patients. Read more

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10/28/2009 - News

Physical Activity Plummets After Age 45

Physical activity levels drop more quickly after the age of 45 years, particularly in men, according to a new study published in the October 26, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The results of this study also showed that regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy body mass index, and not smoking were associated with better fitness levels and cardiovascular health. Read more

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10/26/2009 - News

Clinical Trials of Swine Flu Vaccine Set to Begin

On July 22, 2009, two Australian biotechnology companies reported that they had begun the first human studies of a swine flu vaccine. Read more

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10/26/2009 - News

Swine Flu Vaccine to be Ready by October

Vaccine makers have informed a panel of experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the U.S. may have as many as 160 million doses of swine flu vaccine ready to distribute to the public by October, but this estimate is uncertain. Read more

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10/26/2009 - News

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Test for H1N1, or Swine Flu

Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for another test that can be used to diagnose the 2009 H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, virus. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

Small Thighs Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk

Both men and women with small thigh circumference have an increased risk of heart disease and premature death, according to the results of a Danish study published online in BMJ. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Lifestyle and health make for a good sex life among older men

A survey showed that chronic illness and medication account for many of men's sexual problems as they age. For around 20 years, doctors at Harvard Medical school have been gathering information on men's health from the Havard Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Read more

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09/14/2009 - News

Dry Eye is Common Among US Men

Dry eye is a disorder of the tear film due to a deficiency of tears or excess tear evaporation which causes damage to the exposed eye surface, leading to eye discomfort or even infections. Read more

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09/10/2009 - News

Men need not put up with overactive bladder

There are many ways of dealing with the problem of an overactive bladder, say urology experts. Read more

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08/28/2009 - News

Is Your Sunscreen Really Protecting You From UV Rays?

The watchdog organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) has issued its third annual report on the effectiveness of sunscreen. According to EWG’s 2009 study, sunscreen products are improving, but three of five brand-name sunscreen products either contain hazardous chemicals or do not adequately protect the skin from sun damage.  Read more

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