Men's Health - Common Diseases & Conditions
Cancer is very scary condition. Whether it happens to you or a loved one, it is always difficult to deal with. Here is Dan's story, an ex-Marine who was able to take this on, in addition to other health scares.
Thanks to TV ads erectile dysfunction is no longer under the covers. Still, misconceptions remain. Learn what causes impotence and ways to reduce your risk.
A growing body of research suggests that antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent the onset of the disease.
Are you concerned that a loved one may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease? Read on to learn about the most common early symptoms.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.
These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.
Psoriasis is a potentially debilitating skin condition that encompasses several different types and levels of severity. Throughout the population, 10 percent of the public are predisposed to developing it.
Caregiving expert Jackie Pinkowitz discusses the difference between age-related memory problems and Alzheimer's disease.
As many as 15 million Americans suffer from some form of eczema. Here, 13 tips to help ease your symptoms.
Sorry grill-lovers, there's some bad news: New research supports the connection between consuming grilled, well-done red meat and an aggressive type of prostate cancer.
When it comes to getting regular checkups, men have a poor track record. But many health conditions can be better treated if detected early. Here’s a list of the four deadliest cancers that affect men—plus useful tips on how to recognize the early signs.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. In 2011, almost 241,000 men will be diagnosed with this disease. Before you make decisions about treatment, it's important to understand your options.
You know it does, but do you know how and why smoking is one of the greatest health risks out there? Understanding what's behind the risk might help you or a loved one give them up for good.
When you have prostate cancer, you want to get better as quickly as possible. Fortunately, you can improve your chances of a successful recovery.
You've heard they do. You've heard they don't. So, what are the experts saying about the real risk?
An occasional increase in blood pressure above your average reading is not usually a cause for alarm. But, over time—and if those spikes in your blood pressure occur frequently enough—they can cause damage to your blood vessels, heart, and kidneys the same way having chronically high blood pressure can.
Keeping safe from toxic chemicals is no easy task these days. Here are practical steps you can take to minimize exposure.
Have you ever grappled with the unexpected side effects from a medication? It's important to pinpoint the cause of these surprising reactions. Here's the right way to know if it's a true drug allergy.
What and how you eat could be hazardous to your health.
Are you an "apple"? Are you a "pear"? And what does that really determine anyway?
Taking stock of the kinds of foods in your pantry and refrigerator and replacing the ones that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease with nutritious, flavorful whole foods, will help you and your family make heart-smart food choices and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Remember having the chicken pox as a kid? That episode can come back to haunt you as an adult. Shingles normally presents with severe pain, tingling, or burning on one side of the body. That's followed by red, scaly blisters that break, dry, and crust over.
Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.
There are many reasons to take on this challenge, and mental acuity is probably at the bottom of the list. But that doesn't diminish the brain benefits it can confer.
A new study reveals some surprising factors when it comes to what brings on a heart attack.
It's a great cause. If you'd like to get involved in finding a cure, raising awareness about the disease, or simply learning more about diabetes, here are some ways you can help out.
The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.
Almost a quarter of a million Americans are diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma every year, and the numbers are growing. But what are the causes and warning signs? And are you doing enough to protect yourself?
If it seems that a man in your life is obsessively preoccupied with trying to stay slim, don't shrug it off as something harmless. There are a significant number of men and boys who suffer from anorexia nervosa.
If you're wondering whether cancer rates are going up or down, here are a few highlights from the most recent update from the National Cancer Institute.
