For contributors:
The login link has changed to secure the site from spammers and hackers. Please send a message using the Contact Form to receive the new login link.
If you wish to be a contributor, please submit an application at CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATION.
Drug Warnings Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
Back in 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required that a particular class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) carry a “black box” warning that for children and teens, side effects may include an increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Sounds perfectly reasonable, doesn’t it? But then, along comes the Law of... CONTINUE READING→
When it Comes to Farting, Forget “Excuse me.” How ‘Bout “You’re Welcome,” Instead?
As parents, we all teach our kids to say “excuse me” after passing gas and burping. And we frequently find ourselves reminding them with a sarcastic “excuuuuse you.” But according to some new research about farting (yes, amazingly, there is such a thing), we should actually be thanking the kids instead.
Can Marriage Make You Healthier? Could Be
As those of us who work in men’s health know, one of the biggest obstacles keeping men from being as healthy as they could be is their overall reluctance to see a medical professional, whether that’s for regular, preventive care, or for an actual problem. When asked why they’re so resistant, men have a lot... CONTINUE READING→
Juice Cleanses and Detoxes: Are They Healthy?
The benefits of juice cleanses and detox diets have been touted in magazines and talk shows for the past couple of years. It has grown to become a five billion dollar industry and there is no shortage of consumer reports on how great the cleanses make them feel. Yet, there is no scientific evidence that... CONTINUE READING→
Aspirin May Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk
If you’ve had a heart attack or a stroke or your medical professional thinks you may be at risk of having one, he or she may have prescribed daily aspirin therapy. Even at very low doses, aspirin thins your blood, which makes clots less likely to happen. That can be either bad news or good.... CONTINUE READING→
The Anatomy of the Ejaculate
Here’s a million dollar question: From whence does the ejaculate come? The word “semen” is actually Latin, derived from “cemani” meaning “juice.” Great, Doc, but where does the juice actually come from? A Complex Sauce Fluids from several different body organs mix and mingle before being expelled as ejaculate. The much-maligned prostate, a reliable cause of urination issues with age,... CONTINUE READING→
Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Cancer Risk
When it comes to cancer, there’s not a lot of good news out there. It’s an anxiety-inducing and often terrifying subject to discuss, and we tend to think of cancer as both inevitable and fatal. But thanks to some significant scientific advancements, we know that neither of those things is necessarily true anymore. In fact, the... CONTINUE READING→
Sex 24/7
This is one of those lies that is actually just a worn out, hackneyed joke. It’s the standard premise in bad sitcoms. It would be funny if it weren’t so damaging. Urban myth has long told us that guys think about sex every seven seconds. That’s a lot. But it’s a lie (check out Snopes.com).... CONTINUE READING→
Tomorrow’s Hope
May 24, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was a memorable day–the day that my friend, and health policy wonk, Adam Dougherty’s life changed forever. Arguably one of the most important days of his life, my good friend was crossing a major threshold, another chapter of adulthood; Saturday, May 24 was his wedding day. A... CONTINUE READING→
What You Need to Know About Autoimmune Disease
An autoimmune disease is a disorder that arises from an unusual immune response of the body against healthy body tissue. Essentially, it is the body mistakenly attacking and destroying itself. This may be restricted to certain organs or involve a particular tissue. Immunosuppressants, medications that decreases the immune response, are typically the treatment for the... CONTINUE READING→