Why Partnering for Men’s Health May Do More Good Than Curing Cancer
No one living today will ever forget the 8 minute and 46-second murder of George Floyd as he gasped, “I can’t breathe.” Nor will we ever forget the world-wide impact of Covid-19 on our lives, particularly on the lives of men. As of today, there have been 436,297 reported deaths due to Covid-19 and 117,883 deaths... CONTINUE READING→
Virtual “Friend” Can Help Men Understand Prostate Cancer Screening, Risks
If you have questions about prostate health, screening or options for prostate cancer treatment, just ask Nathan. Created through a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health simulation company Kognito, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), Nathan is an interactive human simulation that walks people through a conversation... CONTINUE READING→
President Calls Attention to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month In Statement
Men’s Health Network has been involved in prostate cancer awareness and treatment education for over 25 years. MHN is gratified that President Trump has also recognized the importance of this awareness month. President Donald J. Trump announced his support for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in a statement on Sept. 1. “Prostate cancer is the most... CONTINUE READING→
One Patient’s Advice for Living with Follicular Lymphoma, Even During a Pandemic
Sponsored by an educational grant from Epizyme, Inc. During Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Men’s Health Network (MHN) is highlighting follicular lymphoma (FL), a slow-growing blood cancer which accounts for approximately 20 percent of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cases in the United States.[i] We spoke with Bob Mesloh, who was diagnosed with FL more... CONTINUE READING→
Spotlighting Follicular Lymphoma for Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Sponsored by an educational grant from Epizyme, Inc. September marks an important awareness milestone for the blood cancer community –Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Men’s Health Network (MHN) is taking the opportunity to spotlight follicular lymphoma (FL), a blood cancer that accounts for approximately 20 percent of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHLs) cases in the United States.[i]... CONTINUE READING→
CDC reports much higher COVID-19 hospitalization rates for Black, American Indian and Alaska native populations
Please note that the CDC uses “Whites” rather than “Caucasian” in its reports, so I followed suit here. COVID-19 is hitting some populations harder than others, and statistics are beginning to bear that out. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that COVID-19 hospitalization rates for some non-Caucasian people have approached nearly 5... CONTINUE READING→
Psychiatrist Uses Gamers’ Livestream Twitch Platform to Discuss Mental Health Issues
Alok Konojia – “Dr. K” to his 370,000 Twitch fans – is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who’s reaching gamers on the livestreaming platform Twitch to talk about mental health issues and lessen the stigma attached to them. His livestream, Healthy Gamer GG, discusses online harassment, depression, suicide, video game addiction and other mental health issues with... CONTINUE READING→
Why Are Prescription Drug Prices So High?
Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., a member of the Men’s Health Network board and its senior science advisor, has a lot to say about prescription drugs, including why they’re so expensive and the dangers that counterfeit drugs pose. Giorgianni has been active in a number of radio and web interviews recently. You can listen to... CONTINUE READING→
Get Ready for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2020
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and Men’s Health Network wants to help your organization observe it with a variety of stickers, pins, posters and more. Posters and brochures are also available at GetItChecked.com. One in nine American men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Among African American men, the number is one in... CONTINUE READING→
New Research Will Investigate Suicide Prevention Techniques
A new research project will examine ways that healthcare providers can intervene to prevent suicide in adolescents and adults, the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced. PCORI is funding the study. The project, now in its earliest stages, will randomly assign eight emergency departments and 22 primary care clinics in an Idaho health care... CONTINUE READING→