Texas City Renames Bridge to Honor Veterans Lost to Suicide
A motorcycle club whose members walk 22 miles on the 22nd of every month to raise awareness of veteran and first-responder suicide has persuaded the Rockwall, Texas, City Council to rename a bridge in that city “Heroes Bridge.” Third Watch Law Enforcement (LE) Motorcycle Club (MC) President Brian Wilburn went before the Rockwall City Council... CONTINUE READING→
Native Americans, Alaskan Natives have high COVID-19 risk
COVID-19 is hitting some communities hard, and a cluster of factors puts Native Americans at especially high risk. Among those factors: multi-generational families living under one roof and, in some cases, limited access to running water or power, says Jessica Atwell, infectious disease epidemiologist with the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health. Underlying health... CONTINUE READING→
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Their Effect on Men’s Health
Men, by and large, are at a higher risk for various adverse health outcomes compared to their female counterparts, especially when it comes to some of the top leading causes of death in the U.S., such as diabetes. While diabetes affects over 30 million people in the nation, men, biologically speaking, have a higher susceptibility... CONTINUE READING→
Of Masks and Masculinity
Dear Healthy Men: I’ve really had it with COVID and the non-stop pressure to wear a mask. I’m a 35-year old, very fit man and doubt I’m going to get sick. Plus, the things look positively goofy. And anyway, if the President of the United States won’t wear a mask, why should I? A: Whether President... CONTINUE READING→
Minority Mental Health Research Brings Hope to Underserved Communities
One in six US adults lives with some form of mental illness, says the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). But racial and ethnic minorities have less access to mental health care, are less likely to be diagnosed, and have poorer mental health outcomes. Non-Hispanic Blacks are 10 percent more likely, and Hispanic/Latinos are 40... CONTINUE READING→
Men’s Health Is Also a Woman’s Issue
Why should women care about men’s health? Because men’s health affects women directly, says Armin Brott in “Blueprint for Men’s Health: A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle,” a 76-page book available from Men’s Health Network. Brott, a spokesman for Men’s Health Network and author of the syndicated Healthy Men column, has written about men’s health... CONTINUE READING→
Next Steps Needed to Improve Male Mental Health
More work is necessary to improve mental health for men and boys, says Dr. Sal Giorgianni in an editorial for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The first editorial of six, “The Crisis in Male Mental Health: A Call to Action,” was published in the journal July 7. Giorgianni based the series on the landmark... CONTINUE READING→
Five Key Principles to Sound Prescription Medication Pricing Reform
Congress and policy makers in Washington are intently focused on how to optimally manage the cost of prescription medications. Many proposals have already been released, and it’s likely that this focus will continue well into the 2020 elections and beyond. This is perfectly appropriate, given that access to medications is a cornerstone of the management... CONTINUE READING→
Potential Adverse Impacts of Poorly Designed Medication Pricing Policy
As our country and the world continue to battle the COVID19 pandemic, the need for reliable, safe, effective, and high-quality diagnostic tests and treatment medications becomes more urgent every day. As does the need to maintain a safe and secure supply of technology and raw materials. Our overreliance on non-US sources for critical medical products... CONTINUE READING→
Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: Telehealth and Home Monitoring Can Help
For most of my career, I’ve focused on cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the biggest factor for overall deaths in the United States. It is also is the most significant changeable risk factor for your health. According to researchers with Johns Hopkins, it can double your risk for a heart attack;... CONTINUE READING→