men s health

Could Pot Harm Men's Sperm?

Could Pot Harm Men's Sperm?

New research shows that marijuana causes genetic changes in sperm, though it's not clear what effect those changes have, or if they're passed on to a man's children.

Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men

Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men

A low sperm count may do more than affect a man's ability to have children. It also may be linked to a number of health problems, new research suggests.

'March Madness' Is a Peak Time for Vasectomies

'March Madness' Is a Peak Time for Vasectomies

The NCAA basketball tournament and other major sporting events are popular times for men to schedule vasectomies, because they have something to watch on TV while they recover.

Are Men Just 'Babies' When They Get the Flu? Maybe Not

Are Men Just 'Babies' When They Get the Flu? Maybe Not

As winter rolls into town, so does the flu and all its miserable symptoms.

Most Men Take Responsibility for Contraception

Most Men Take Responsibility for Contraception

About six in 10 sexually active single men in the United States are taking responsibility for birth control, government health officials say.

America's New Dads Are Older Than Ever

America's New Dads Are Older Than Ever

New dads may sport a few more gray hairs than in years past, a U.S. study finds.

Most American Men Qualify as 'Overfat'

Most American Men Qualify as 'Overfat'

Most American men are "overfat," and most American women are not far behind, a new study says.

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'Observation' Best Option for Most Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Men with early stage prostate cancer who have surgery to remove their tumor do not live longer than those who receive no treatment at all, a long-running clinical trial has concluded.

The Top 10 Men's Health Issues

The Top 10 Men's Health Issues

Men die at higher rates than women and, on average, die younger than women. So, what are the causes and what can men do about it?

A New Way to Avoid an Embarrassing Male Sexual Problem?

Fix for Premature Ejaculation?

Men troubled by the embarrassment of premature ejaculation might soon have an easy way to avoid it.

The Connection Between Sleep and Prostate Cancer

The Connection Between Sleep and Prostate Cancer

Important information for the men in your life.

Geneticists Get to the Roots of Hair Loss in Men

Geneticists Get to the Roots of Hair Loss in Men

Gene research may offer a glimmer of hope for men challenged by that bane of aging—male-pattern baldness.

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New Gel-Based Vasectomy

A new gel-based vasectomy has proven effective in a group of monkeys, raising hopes it could one day provide a permanent but easily reversible male contraceptive option in humans.

Lots of Red Meat May Be Tied to Gut Disorder in Men

Does Your Husband Eat Lots of Red Meat?

Men who eat a lot of red meat may have a higher risk of a painful inflammatory condition of the colon, a new study suggests.