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ED Drug Shrinks Abnormal Growths in Kids

Nicole McEwen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:40:09 +0000

Viagra is known to boost men’s sexual vigor, but it can also treat a totally different type of condition in children: One small study says that the drug can diminish the size of a birth defect in kids.

Pre-Hypertension Still Raises Heart Risk in Men

Deanna Morey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:59 +0000

Pre-hypertensive middle-aged men may have more to worry about than developing full-blown high blood pressure. They also are at an increased risk for a heart arrhythmia.

Maladies of Men Only

Travis Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:09:30 +0000

Men and women have much in common. But let's face it: there are some obvious differences between the sexes, especially when it comes to sexual health.

How Reliable a Link?

Tara Haelle — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:25:57 +0000

Though men who have vascular erectile dysfunction appear to be at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, that doesn't mean ED alone should be considered a risk factor.

The Resolution Plan

Shelley Seale — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:39:43 +0000

It's that time of year again - time to make all those resolutions with all those good intentions that go behind them.

Surgery Gives Low Testosterone a Boost

Travis Hill — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:17:49 +0000

Male infertility (the inability to reproduce) can be caused by a number of factors, including varicoceles, or swollen veins in the scrotum. Now, it seems varicoceles may lead to problems even more severe than infertility.

Young Generation Faces Health Gap

Shelley Seale — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:11:41 +0000

For young Americans, the gap in levels of health care has increased substantially. If you were born in the United States after 1980, the health disparity may have grown like never before.

Age Doesn't Stop Runners

Shelley Seale — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:31:33 +0000

It may surprise you to know that runners over the age of 60 are the fastest-growing group in the sport. And new research shows that the efficiency of their running can be just as fast as younger runners.

Testosterone Wards Off Heart Problems

Deanna Morey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:07:11 +0000

Testosterone does more than just protect muscle strength and sexual health. In fact, naturally high levels of testosterone may be beneficial to the heart in older men.

Protect Your Prostate

Stephanie Cheng — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:48:44 +0000

Eating the right foods and exercising regularly are key elements in staying healthy. There’s no wonder experts all around the world say these same elements help keep prostate healthy.

Cialis OK'ed for Prostate Condition

Sarah Naseem Walker — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:23:39 +0000

With its latest FDA approval, Cialis (tadalafil) can now help men shrink a certain swollen organ while also making another organ swell. The FDA has approved the erectile dysfunction medication to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Weekly Exercise Cuts Men's Heart Risks

Deanna Morey — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:12:11 +0000

A key to reducing the risk of heart attacks in men may be engaging in vigorous exercise for at least three hours a week. A new study suggests that reduces their heart attack risk by 22 percent.

No Herbal Remedy at All

Laurie Stoneham — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:22:45 +0000

It's been touted for years as an herbal supplement for improving overall prostate health. A new study shows that men have been wasting their money on saw palmetto.

Calling for New Vitamin D Recommendations

Laurie Stoneham — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:29:02 +0000

Being deficient in vitamin D is associated with a host of diseases. Because of its important, researchers think it's time to tailor the recommendations for achieving optimum levels of this essential vitamin.

Healthy Activities Pay Dividends

Laurie Stoneham — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:06:04 +0000

Healthy people tend to make health a priority in their lives. So those who engage in health promoting activities tend to be healthier. That's what a new analysis has found.

Tribal Running Takes on New Strides

Staff — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:08:11 +0000

Occasionally, an athlete chooses to take on the track with nude feet. Barefoot running clubs are springing up all over the country. Whether this is advantageous or not is a point to debate for podiatrists.

The Low Down on Down Low Testosterone

Staff — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:08:10 +0000

By the age of 35, men's testosterone levels begin to drop by one or two percent each year. By the age of 50, 30% of men are already below the normal testosterone range and that number increases as years advance.

Fatty Heart is Bad News

Deanna Morey — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:14:14 +0000

When it comes to your body, most types of fat have negative implications. Fat around the heart is no different. It may cause heart disease even in healthy individuals, especially in men.

Sexy Rx: Lose Weight

Staff — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:20:05 +0000

Men with diabetes 2 can have co-existing conditions, including erectile dysfunction (ED). While ED can be treated with drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, weight loss may also work.

Baldness Treatments Linked to Male Breast Cancer

Laurie Stoneham — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:16:04 +0000

According to Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a popular treatment for baldness has been associated with male breast cancer.

A New Right Next Step

Laurie Stoneham — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:10:03 +0000

When a man has an elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen) level, the next step is often a biopsy to see if it's cancer. That step may soon be supplemented or replaced with a urine test.

Living Beyond 110

Laurie Stoneham — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:02:03 +0000

You may not have as much control over how long you live as you think. Sure, you can eat right, exercise and not smoke to avoid today's chronic killers. But lifestyle isn't the key to living to 100 and beyond.

New Dosing for Extra Strength Tylenol

Laurie Stoneham — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:25:35 +0000

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is lowering the maximum dosage of its Extra Strength Tylenol, which contains acetaminophen. The daily maximum dose is being lowered from 4,000 to 3,000 mg per day.

Rock 'n Roll Lifestyle

Staff — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:21:45 +0000

The same poor health habits that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED). Maintaining a healthly lifestyle is essential to having a vibrant sexual health.

Turn That Frown Upside Down

Staff — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:49:04 +0000

Who doesn't experience that furrow in the brow line gained by reading too much and worrying about children making their own mistakes? Well, worry and furrow away.

Belly Fat Predicts Heart Disease

Deanna Morey — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:22:03 +0000

Not all fat is created equal, especially when it comes to men with excessive weight around the middle. Some with added belly fat may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease and other serious health problems.

Infertility and Sperm With No Mask

Staff — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:04:04 +0000

Around 15 percent of couples in the United States have difficulty conceiving. Since half of infertility issues can be attributed to males, researchers are focused on finding a potential missing link.

Quicker Heart Treatment for Married Men

Deanna Morey — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:46:04 +0000

Marriage comes with a number of benefits. One of the most important might be an edge when it comes to health. Married men have a clear advantage in getting quick medical treatment for a heart attack.

Receding Economy Recedes Fertility

Staff — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:06:04 +0000

Money talks, and educated people listen. Raising children is expensive, and intelligent, forward-thinking individuals are less likely to procreate in the current uncertain economy.

Weight Loss Improves Sleep Apnea

Shelley Seale — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:14:04 +0000

A strong correlation between sleep apnea and obesity suggests that losing weight could have a tremendous effect on improving sleep disorders. While not all sleep apnea sufferers are overweight, the majority are.