MEN'S HEALTH
While male chauvinism may persist, men might have to give up the self-centered title of the "stronger sex"…at least when it comes to their health.
The incidence of testicular cancer is relatively low in the United States.
This disorder is more common in men and in people over 40 years of age.
Among men, prostate cancer is the second most common type of
cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death, according to the
National Cancer Institute.
The primary site of cancer among men is the prostate, accounting for 25% of cancer cases in males.
It is important to correctly diagnose this condition because effective
treatment depends on knowing the type of prostatitis present.
Polyisoprene condoms are as effective as those made from latex or polyurethane.
Many of the causes of this condition can be treated surgically and/or medically.
ABSTRACT: Male breast cancer is an uncommon but potentially deadly disorder.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
The CDC's 2006 National Health Interview Survey examined selected health measures in adult males.
A ndrogenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, is the most common form of alopecia, occurring in more than 50% of men.
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are small DNA viruses that infect epithelial tissue.
Human hair carries many connotations.
A hernia is a bulging of connective tissue (fascia) through a weak area or tear in the wall of muscle that holds the intestines in place.
By the age of 70, nearly 80% of men have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a prostate condition that can cause a variety of bothersome urinary symptoms.
A blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels remains a key diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Add hair loss to the lengthy list of adverse medical conditions caused by smoking.
Gynecomastia refers to breast enlargement in males.
Osteoporosis, known as the silent disease , can occur in all patients once their bones become thin and weak.
According to the CDC's 2003 mortality statistics, the top two causes of death--heart diseases and cancers--accounted for 51% of all deaths, compared with 59% in 1980.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a term that refers to an enlargement of the prostate gland in older men, a condition that can cause a variety of urinary tract symptoms.