THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study on pigs shows promise for repairing penile injuries in humans. Scientists in China developed a synthetic tissue that reportedly repairs injuries and restores normal erectile function in pigs. This artificial tunica albuginea (ATA) mimics a fibrous sheath of tissue thatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Add better chances of conceiving a baby to the list of health benefits linked to the much-touted Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet – which is rich in fresh fruits and veggies, healthy fats like olive oil, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish –Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Former elite football players may age faster than their more average peers, a new study suggests. NFL players, especially former linemen, had fewer disease-free years and earlier high blood pressure and diabetes diagnoses. Two age-related diseases, arthritis and dementia, were also more commonlyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it’s no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seeking to grab market share away from doctors and pharmacies. ButContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows. “Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role inContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A large new study of U.S. veterans suggests that when prostate cancer screening rates go down, the number of men diagnosed with advanced cancer then rises. Researchers found that across 128 U.S. veterans health centers, the rate of PSA screening for prostate cancerContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Perhaps to no one’s surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women. After reviewing more than 200 studies, investigators “found that men consistently report a higher sex drive,” said study author Julius Frankenbach,Continue Reading
SUNDAY, Oct. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Here’s some hope for men who struggle with razor bumps after shaving: Irritated, painful skin isn’t inevitable. You can prevent razor bumps by making changes to your shaving routine, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, which offered some handy tips. “If you’veContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When men become parents, a lot changes in their lives — less sleep and more time devoted to taking care of their children come to mind — but new research now suggests that distinct changes also unfold in a new father’s brain. ResearchersContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Places of worship may provide respite for Black men that not only enhances their lives, but may extend them, new research suggests. “Black men have been oppressed, commodified, surveilled and criminalized like no other group in U.S. history and they often experience disproportionatelyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For some men battling prostate cancer, drinking coffee may offer not just a quick pick-me-up but longer survival. Research is still in the early phases, but a new study finds an association between a genotype that metabolizes caffeine quickly and longer survival fromContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to have more severe illness when infected with COVID-19, according to a new study. Treating men who have low testosterone with hormone therapy may reduce their risk of serious illness from COVID, researchers said,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many guys love a breakfast plate piled high with sausages and maybe a sugar-glazed danish on the side. Now, research shows that wolfing down too many ultra-processed foods like these could be bad news for a man’s colon. Specifically, men who consumed theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Men are known to be more likely to develop cancer than women, and a new study suggests that this is largely due to biologic differences between the sexes. “After controlling for factors like smoking, alcohol use, diet, physical activity and common medical conditionsContinue Reading