7 men’s health issues that their support systems should understand
Male bodies are at risk for their own distinct health issues such as erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, and they also experience health issues differently than female bodies. We’ve written before about the fact that men are less likely than women to address or investigate a perceived Read More...
Exciting discovery may revolutionize prostate cancer treatment & prevention
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men worldwide, and sadly the disease takes thousands of lives every year. However, a team of researchers led by the University of East Anglia may have a potential solution. The scientists performed sophisticated genetic analyses Read More...
8 Instagrammers breaking stereotypes about men's health and masculinity
When it comes to men’s health, a lot of the talk around it has to do with image and strength: How chiseled are your muscles? How high is your protein intake? How much can you bench? Unfortunately, our culture of masculinity can actually have negative implications. In fact, a 2016 study found Read More...
Study: Ejaculation and prostate health strongly linked
Attention all men! Researchers at Harvard University say that if you’re not ejaculating at least 21 times a month, then you’re not properly tending to your health. That’s right, according to a study that was published in the journal European Urology, men who ejaculate more frequently Read More...
Scientists develop AI that detects prostate cancer with near 100% accuracy
The current method doctors use to screen for prostate cancer involves looking at the levels of a protein called prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a patient's blood. The problem with a PSA test, however, is that it’s not very accurate. In fact, 70 percent of the people it flags as having prostate Read More...
Higher coffee intake might protect against prostate cancer
Considering that more than half the population in America drinks at least one cup of coffee every single day, it’s not all too surprising that scientists focus quite a bit of attention on the health implications of coffee. There’s a massive amount of research on the impact of coffee intake, Read More...
Breakthrough treatment kills prostate cancer with the help of sound waves
Treating prostate cancer through traditional means such as surgery or radiotherapy carries certain risks, with some patients experiencing impotence, urinary problems, and bowel trouble, among other unwanted side effects. Now, a new procedure using ultrasound techniques may soon be available to Read More...