A man was fishing in the river when he noticed someone was drowning. He pulled them out and attempted to resuscitate them. Shortly afterwards, he noticed another person in the river and saved them too. He then noticed another, and another and another. Soon he was exhausted and realized he would not be able save...Continue reading
Category: Health
Just One Brother in the Bag?
It took him years to admit it. He just didn’t feel like himself. The constant unease with always having to explain himself was wearing him down. So, from across the country, he called for help. A Solitary Existence No, this wasn’t some kind of “therapy;” he wanted a testicular implant. What’s the bother in having...Continue reading
Could Drinking Coffee Help You Live Longer?
For years studies have speculated that those who drink coffee may live longer. It appears that researchers may have pinpointed the discovery of why those cups of coffee could hold a key to longevity. New research published in the journal Nature Medicine has discovered an inflammatory process possibly driving the development of cardiovascular disease and...Continue reading
How To Reduce Your Exposure To This Silent Killer
You may be living in a home that could be raising your risk of developing lung cancer even if you are not a smoker or live with someone who does. What is the cause? An odorless, colorless, radioactive gas called radon. Radon gas has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon...Continue reading
Your Cold and Flu Season Survival Guide
There’s no doubt about it: We are in the thick of winter. And while we have a fresh start to the new year, many of us may be experiencing the same old cold and flu symptoms we get every year. Through my position at the FDA and as a physician, I’m accustomed to giving advice...Continue reading
Why Your Kids Should Eat More Dirt
Dear Mr. Dad: We’re a few months away from becoming parents for the first time and we’ve been sanitizing our house to prepare it for our baby. We’ve got antibacterial soaps all over the place—no one’s going to touch our baby with dirty hands! We’re planning to give away our dog—we’ve had him for a...Continue reading
Holiday Meals Can Be Healthy As Well As Satisfying
It’s mid-November, and we all know what that means: the holidays are right around the corner — Thanksgiving, then Christmas and New Year’s. Quality time with the family, office or school holiday parties and seasonal favorites — who can resist pumpkin pie and eggnog, right? The holiday season brings a wide mix of emotions and...Continue reading
Let’s All Recognize International Men’s Health Day
This Saturday is International Men’s Day. It’s an annual opportunity to recognize the important men in our lives. It’s also a perfect time to talk about men’s health and wellness – something we advocate for every day here at Men’s Health Network. Knowing that Sanofi is committed to men’s health, as well, we recently teamed...Continue reading
Avoid a Halloween Fright: Keep Your Medicines Up and Away From Children
For young children, those first Halloweens can be lots of fun—wearing costumes, staying up late, counting their haul of candy, and sneaking extra pieces when parents aren’t looking. But Halloween also worries me a bit because I’ve seen how easy it is for kids to mistake medicines for candies. As a dad, I know that...Continue reading
The Facts of Testicular Cancer
One of the most famous cases in recent history of a man with testicular cancer is when professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with the disease in 1996. Less than a month before his 25th birthday, he was given the diagnosis and the very next day had his testicle removed. To make matters...Continue reading