Men's Health Articles

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer where abnormal cells form in the colon or rectum. Cancers of the colon and cancers of rectum are often grouped together because the colon and rectum share common features as parts of the gastrointestinal system.

Sep 07 2010

Doctors For Men

Sometimes called a general practitioner or a family practice doctor, a primary care physician will treat an array of chronic and acute illnesses ranging from heart failure to thyroid disease, arthritis, depression and virtually every other conditi...

Sep 07 2010

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED)—also known as impotence—is a condition where a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. It is a condition that affects at least 30 million men to some degree. It is most common in men 40 years and older, b...

Sep 07 2010

Health Symptoms Men Shouldn't Ignore

It’s common knowledge that bleeding, chest pain, and high fever warrant emergency medical care. But what about unusual symptoms such as needing to urinate more or having to strain to use the bathroom? Are they serious? Here are nine symptoms that ...

Sep 07 2010

Health Tests for Men

Get a baseline screening for cholesterol and triglyceride levels at age 20, and get rescreened every five years until you’re 40. After that, it’s important to be tested every year because high cholesterol leads to heart disease and stroke, and the...

Sep 07 2010

Healthy Eating for Men

Even though we are all human, men and women have slightly different needs when it comes to fueling their bodies.   Men have more muscle than women, so their protein needs are higher. They burn more calories and also need more fiber. What should me...

Jan 13 2011

Healthy Sex Life for Men

Doctors differ on the guidance they give male patients when it comes to STD screenings. Most do not recommend an annual test, but if you’ve had unprotected sex with more than one partner in a year (male or female), be honest with your doctor, and ...

Sep 07 2010

Heart Disease

Heart disease is a group of cardiovascular disorders that affect the heart’s ability to function normally and effectively.  Of all the people that die any given year in the U.S., heart disease kills more than a quarter of them. That equaled 631,63...

Sep 07 2010

Hormone Imbalance in Men

Comparable to the occurrence of menopause in women, a hormone imbalance in men occurs as a part of the aging process. It is a gradual drop in a man’s testosterone levels that is termed andropause.

Apr 08 2011