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Men’s Health Network Joins National Coalitions: Supporting Bladder Cancer Research Funding and Strengthening the Nursing Workforce

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MHN announced its support for two national policy initiatives aimed at improving men’s health outcomes. The organization joined national coalitions advocating for the creation of a Bladder Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense CDMRP and for federal policy updates recognizing post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The announcement highlights the importance of cancer prevention, research investment, and expanding access to care, particularly for men who face higher mortality rates and barriers to preventive services.Continue reading

Strategies for Healthy Aging and Well-Being in Later Life

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The blog reframes aging as a stage of opportunity rather than decline, emphasizing that many physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges associated with later life can be prevented or managed through intentional, healthy behaviors. It highlights the importance of balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and preventive healthcare to maintain strength, mobility, and independence, alongside lifelong learning, social connection, and stress management to support cognitive and mental well-being. The article also stresses emotional resilience through purpose, relationships, gratitude, and adaptability, noting that technology and community engagement can further enhance health, connection, and autonomy. Overall, it argues that healthy aging is holistic and proactive, focusing on adding quality and fulfillment to life, not just years.Continue reading

From Advocacy to Action: Establishing Standards for Men’s Health Nursing

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Men’s Health Nursing has achieved formal specialty recognition through approval of its Scope and Standards of Practice by the American Nurses Association, marking a historic turning point for men’s health in the United States. This milestone establishes clear national standards for how nurses are trained and evaluated in caring for boys and men, transforming decades of advocacy into structured clinical action. As federal momentum builds with the introduction of H.R. 7602, the State of Men’s Health Act, this recognition strengthens the bridge between policy, professional education, and front-line care. Together, these advancements signal a new era in men’s health—one rooted in empathy, accountability, and a coordinated commitment to helping men live longer, healthier lives.Continue reading

COVID-19 Vaccination: What Men Need to Know When Deciding On Protection This Season

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SR. Science Advisor, Dr. S.J. Giorgianni, PharmD, says: As respiratory illness season returns, COVID-19 remains active and can still pose serious risks—especially for men age 65 and older and those with underlying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart or lung disease. Updated 2025–2026 CDC guidance recommends seasonal vaccination for these higher-risk groups, noting that immunity can wane and the virus continues to evolve. This season offers both protein subunit and mRNA vaccine options, giving individuals more choice in how they seek protection. Men’s Health Network encourages informed decision-making in consultation with a healthcare provider, as vaccination can help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, long-COVID, financial strain, and death.Continue reading

Boys Falling Off the Health-Care Map: And How We Keep Them Connected

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This blog, reposted from Dominick Shattuck, PhD’s Substack with permission from the author, examines new research showing how many boys quietly disengage from preventive health care during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. Drawing on findings from the Journal of Adolescent Health and decades of men’s health research, the piece explores how masculinity norms, low perceived risk, structural barriers, and unwelcoming health systems contribute to boys “falling off the health-care map.” It highlights why this early disengagement matters for long-term health outcomes and outlines practical, evidence-informed strategies for building health systems that keep boys connected to care before preventable problems become lifelong challenges.Continue reading

Merry Christmas from Men’s Health Network: Honoring Our Legacy, Renewing Our Mission

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A Christmas message from Men’s Health Network reflecting on a year of progress, honoring a legacy that helped shape the men’s health movement, and recommitting to an empathy-driven mission focused on education, prevention, advocacy, and community outreach, so that men can live longer, healthier lives and remain present for the families and communities that depend on them.Continue reading

Men’s GI Health: Conditions to Be Aware of and How to Prevent

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Men often overlook GI health, but digestive issues can affect overall wellness and may signal serious conditions like IBD, GERD, liver disease, or colorectal cancer. Key warning signs include persistent abdominal pain, bowel changes, unexplained weight loss, and blood in the stool. Prevention centers on a healthy diet, exercise, limiting alcohol, avoiding smoking, and managing stress. Routine screenings—especially colonoscopies starting at age 45—are essential. Early detection and healthy habits can significantly reduce the risk of serious GI disease.Continue reading

This Giving Tuesday: Be the Change Men’s Health Needs

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Giving Tuesday is next week, and Men’s Health Network (MHN) is calling on supporters to help close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build empathy for men’s health. This year, MHN expanded outreach across communities, churches, and schools, relaunched the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, and supported bipartisan resolutions like H.R. 1300 (PSA Screening for HIM Act) and H.R. 675 (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month), advancing prevention and early detection nationwide. From toolkits that reached thousands to Ambassadors leading local events, MHN continues reaching men where they live, work, play, and pray. Your support powers awareness, education, and advocacy that saves lives.Continue reading

The Congressional Men’s Health Caucus: Congress Reaffirms National Men’s Health Week During Men’s Health Month

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In recognition of Men’s Health Month 2025, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring National Men’s Health Week (June 9–15). Backed by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, the resolution emphasizes the importance of preventive care for men, raising awareness about critical issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and chronic disease. With men continuing to die younger and seek care less often than women, this action urges greater focus on early detection, routine health screenings, and breaking the stigma around men’s health care. Men’s Health Network encourages individuals and communities to take action and support men’s health awareness throughout the month of June.Continue reading

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