Heart Attacks
A staggering 500,000 Americans die from heart attacks every year. Equally amazing, faced with overwhelming evidence about the causes of heart attacks, many men either choose not to listen or not to take action to prevent an early death. Check out the facts about heart attacks, how to recognize the signs and what to do if one comes your way. So, is it a boy or a girl?
Not all children are born with a clear-cut gender. When ambiguity occurs the decision to assign gender has largely been determined by the size of the external genitalia. Now the debate has shifted towards individual rights and a question over whether we need to learn to accept the existence of a third sex. Is low-carb really the way to go?
The low carb 'Atkins diet' is currently one of the most popular ways to lose weight fast. Men's health reader Jesse Cannon questions where the weight loss is really coming from and what effects low carb diets have on the mind and body Fragile X
Fragile X is an inherited disorder that affects more men than women. Roughly one in every 2000 males are affected by the condition which is passed from generation to generation until the X chromosome stretches to point where symptoms begin to show. Micro Penis
Until relatively recently babies born with a very small penis were routinely surgically realigned as females and given hormones to enhance the development of female characteristics. We take a look at the complex and confusing issue of the micro penis. Success with Strength Training
Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! It is the most productive form of exercise there is! In order to be successful with strength training there are some basic principles that must be followed if you want to receive the many benefits which strength training has to offer! Polypill hope for heart attacks and strokes
The Polypill is a new medication designed to help prevent heart attacks and strokes by up to 80%. But will it ever reach the public, as no drug company seems particulary interested in producing it? Body Odor
Turn on or turn off? We look at the various causes of body odor and give some interesting insights into who smells the most and least when it comes to people from around the world. Non-Specific Urethritis
Non-specific urethritis, as with all forms of sexually transmitted diseases, is on the increase. Knowing how to prevent getting infected or passing the infection around is important. So we're looking at the signs and symptoms, the treatments and the complications, as well as offering some practical tips. Pancreatitis
African Americans males aged between 35-64 are 10 times more at risk of developing pancreatitis than any other group. This serious disease affects around 80,000 people a year in America alone. Peptic Ulcers
The signs and symptoms of ulcers depends on the problem is located. Treatments are usually very effective but tend to require a few lifestyle changes along the way. We examine the causes of ulcers and who is most prone to getting them. Get to know the different symptoms of peptic ulcers, gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers and how modern treatments are organised. What is Metabolism?
Metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories in order to sustain life. Read more about metabolism.. Peyronie's Disease
Curvature of the penis may occur for a variety of reasons. When hardening of the tissue is accompanied by pain the condition is likely to be diagnosed as Peyronies disease. Sometimes surgery is the only option to reduce pain and to attempt to allow a normal sex life to continue. Balanitis
Men over the age of 40 are most prone to balanitis, a rare but harmless skin disease. Fecal Incontinence
There can be fewer more embarrassing issues for men than dealing with fecal incontinence. With over $400 million spent on adult diapers in the USA each year, the problem is more extensive than is widely known. The ADD Adult
Around half of all ADD children mature into adulthood with the symptoms and behaviors they had as children. In an adult however additional problems are bound to follow Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Urinary tract infections. Background, function of the urinary system, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Epididymitis
Epididymitis refers to infection and inflamation of the tubes that lie on top and the back of the testicles. Check out these FAQs to get a better understanding. Gynecomastia
Breasts are not just confined to women. In men this condition is called gynecomastia and can affect any infants to adult body builders Keloid Scarring
Keloid scars are defined as an abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. African American and Hispanic people are 16 times more susceptible. Whatever happened to SARS?
Whatever happened to SARS? One minute it's in the news and the next it's not. Has SARS been cured or has the spotlight simply turned onto other things? Orchitis
I've heard that mumps can lead to swelling of the testicles, is this true? Swelling of the testicles is termed orchitis and it is the case that 30 per cent of all cases are due to the mumps virus but there are other causes Testosterone Deficiency
What is testosterone and how does it affect men? We provide a quick review of the 'male' hormone as to how it affects us, and what affects it. Rectal Pain
Pain in the rectum is a common experience and is not, in general, due to any serious medical condition. However the pain can be intense and worrying. This article looks at the causes of rectal pain and gives advice and a few home treatment suggestions. Penis Piercing
Body piercing is increasingly common. Piercing around the genital area needs to be undertaken with caution. We review the general measures you need to look out for and the particular precautions necessary if penis piercing is being considered. | 