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
Category: Policy
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
Links / News Nov 9th
“Men’s health care showing disparity” – The San Diego Union Tribune “Center starts program to help men stay healthy” – Washington Square News “Study: 1 Out of 4 Homeless Are Veterans” – New York Times “In Tests, AIDS Vaccine Seemed to Increase Risk” – New York Times “Causes of Death Are Linked to a Person’s...
Links / News – Oct 24th
“I Just Couldn’t Sacrifice My Son”, By David Nicholson (registration required) – Update, my colleague Malia at Boys and Schools has written a great post about this story. Low testosterone in men linked to earlier death Smoking linked to teen alcohol and drug use Men need children more than women according to study (found via...Continue reading