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Men's health refers to health issues specific to human male anatomy. These often relate to structures such as male genitalia or to conditions caused by hormones specific to, or most notable in, males.
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When it comes to birth control, numerous options are available to women to help them regulate their menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation.
But what if a birth control pill for men were available?That prospect may soon become a reality now that researchers at the University of Edinburgh have recently discovered a gene that is essential for the development of sperm. Their study, published in the journal PLos Genetics, highlights the gene Katnal1, which causes temporary infertility in male mice when blocked.In order to identify Katnal1 as a key element in sperm production, the researchers treated a group of mice with a chemical called ENU, which triggers mutations in the DNA. Afterward, they bred the mice to see if any of them became infertile. After establishing a group of impotent mice, they backtracked through genetic mapping to identify which gene had been disrupted by the ENU – leading them to Katnal1."Importantly the random nature of ENU, which causes changes in DNA at random, m...It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This article will give you some guidelines as to what constitutes a good breakfast for optimal l...
Vitamin D does not protect men from getting prostate cancer, but it may lessen their chances of dying of it.In a new study, men with the highest levels of vitamin D ...
Japanese researchers have successfully grown hair on hairless mice by implanting follicles created from adult stem cells, they announced Wednesday, sparking new hope...
Men with erectile dysfunction may not have to plan for sex as far in advance anymore after Vivus Inc won U.S. approval for avanafil, its faster acting rival to Viagr...
Your body has approximately 640 muscles, depending on who's counting. But just as your grade-school teacher gave special attention to the class "pets," you have an o...
Despite recommendations not to screen men age 75 and older for prostate cancer, most elderly men still get tested, according to a new survey."I think there is a lot ...
Oregano has long since been a popular seasonal herb for various pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a powerful antioxidant. But its benefits may extend beyond just e...
Prescribing labels for Merck & Co's drugs for baldness and enlarged prostate will add reports of sexual side effects that continued after use of the medicines was st...
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday disclosed that he has prostate cancer and indicated he will keep running his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. conglomerate as h...
Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy, second only to skin cancer.More than 240,000 men are diagnosed with the disease every year, translating into on...
A high-powered ultrasound beam can destroy prostate cancer without causing the serious side effects that plague other treatments, a London study found.Trials in Lond...
Two drugs used for treating male baldness and enlarged prostate may have more possible sexual side effects than previously thought, the New York Daily News reported....
Yesterday, I was watching the new season of America's Got Talent with excitement, especially because their new judge Howard Stern is one of my favorite radio persona...
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers are reporting that bald men who underwent biopsies ...
Scientists have discovered a new type of prostate cancer that affects 15 percent of patients with the disease, the New York Daily News reported. The finding could h...
Healthy men shouldn't get routine prostate cancer screenings, says updated advice from a government panel that found the PSA blood tests do more harm than good.Despi...
I used to be skinny. Really skinny. In high school and up to my first year of college, I was a complete stick -- until I made the decision in my freshman year that I...
Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recogniz...
Everybody has a favorite facial feature. By the same token, it's natural to have features you'd like to downplay. In the quest to help you look your personal best, w...
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