In conducting some related research on men’s health, I’ve recently come across a few websites for university student health centers that have pages set aside for men’s health. (Here are a few examples: UNH, UD and UGA) These sites provide a variety of information on issues specific to men while encouraging them to come to...Continue reading
How damaging can sun exposure be to the scalp and neck?
A recent posting on Boston.com has stated that melanoma on the scalp and neck are the most deadly types of skin cancer (click here). This is a big concern for many men who have higher rates of melanoma than women do. Men can be very reluctant to use sunscreen or wide brimmed hats when they...Continue reading
Life-expectancy and chronic disease
Life expectancy rates have been declining in many areas of the United States. A recent posting in The Wall Street Journal (click here) looked at a report stating that even if the United States provided universal health care it still would not solve the declining rates of life expectancy. The biggest problem that needs more...Continue reading
Drinking and the elderly population
The Chicagotribune.com posted an article regarding elderly drinkers putting their lives at risk by consuming more than the recommend amount of alcohol for their age (click here for article). The elderly group has been defined as those over the age of 65. The concern is that alcohol can cause greater problems for those suffering from...Continue reading
Do Americans understand the health benefits of exercise?
An article from Sci-Tech Today.com, Action is Louder than Weight, described how Americans do not really take the recommendation of exercise too seriously. This is a concern especially with the raising obesity rate in the US. The article states that most American’s know exercise is good for their health but they do not really understand...Continue reading
Cancer Funding
I came across a very interesting article given to me by a co-worker which shows how cancer funding is distributed. I was very surprised with its contents. Prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer by tens of thousands of people, is given the LEAST amount of funding per every new case. I believe the...Continue reading
Examiner Washington D.C. on the Office of Women’s Health
The Examiner Washington D.C. printed a story Friday (Jan 25th) about the Office on Women’s Health featuring information about men’s health. You may view the article here at the Examiner’s blog. Women are the mothers, sisters, aunts, and spouses that influence men and their health. We as men need their expertise, their help, and encouragement...Continue reading
NYT Op-Ed on Health Care Reform
I saw this op-ed on NYT yesterday. Its a short interesting piece on the style of health care reforms proposed by some of the Democrats recently. Coming from the UK with our National Health Service I am always very interested in how national health care programs are viewed here. My personal opinion is that there...Continue reading
Women Against Prostate Cancer
We had the launch of Women Against Prostate Cancer in Baton Rouge this weekend. The event was well attended, and we were all impressed by the energy in the room from everyone present. Lots of ideas for how to move forward were discussed and the team from MHN has returned to DC excited by the...Continue reading
MHN offers tips for healthy eating and good cheer during the holidays.
Chose the first 2 documents under “5 most recent docs” at: www.menshealthlibrary.org Sources are offered for further reading. Enjoy the holidays! From all at Men’s Health Network