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Dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease, mostly in men
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:48 in Men's health | viewed 1,358 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
For men, especially older men, dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease more than for women, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and other institutions. The study, published in the journal Nutrition... (Continue reading)
Warning systems can prevent suicide among young men with substance abuse
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:45 in Men's health | viewed 921 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
If suicide among young men living with substance abuse is to be prevented it is not enough to focus on the individual client. A common warning system for paramedics, care centres and social services has to be developed according to Stian... (Continue reading)
Study links smoking with most male cancer deaths
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:44 in Men's health | viewed 1,710 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The association between tobacco smoke and cancer deaths - beyond lung cancer deaths - has been strengthened by a recent study from a UC Davis researcher, suggesting that increased tobacco control efforts could save more lives than previously estimated. The epidemiological... (Continue reading)
Men much less likely to feel and express gratitude than women
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:41 in Men's health | viewed 4,926 views times and users have made 9 comments so far
With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and high school and college graduations upcoming, there will be plenty of gift-giving and well wishes. When those start pouring in, let yourself be grateful-it’s the best way to achieve happiness according to several new studies... (Continue reading)
Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:38 in Men's health | viewed 5,404 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm. New research from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals that height and weight are both factors. The results... (Continue reading)
Experimental vaccine increases survival in men with prostate cancer
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:37 in Men's health | viewed 2,983 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Below is a comment from Otis W. Brawley, M.D., American Cancer Society chief medical officer, on the announcement that the experimental vaccine Provenge increased survival in men with prostate cancer. “This announcement is reason for optimism about a vaccine that has... (Continue reading)
Survey identifies factors associated with early detection of melanoma in older men
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:34 in Men's health | viewed 798 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
A second analysis of the same survey data finds that physician detection of thin melanoma is more common in those who are 65 or older, have cancers on their backs or who have a history of atypical moles. Melanoma is becoming... (Continue reading)
Study shows alcohol consumption does not affect how men judge the age of a women
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:33 in Men's health | viewed 4,675 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
new study led by the University of Leicester has demonstrated that consuming alcohol did not affect how men judged the age of women. This has important legal implications if alcohol is cited as a cause of impairing judgement in cases... (Continue reading)
Fatty fish and marine omega-3 fatty acids protect men from heart failure
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:32 in Men's health | viewed 4,528 views times and users have made 8 comments so far
Eating fatty fish and marine omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, seems to protect men from heart failure according to one of the largest studies to investigate the association. However, the effect was seen only in men who... (Continue reading)
Survey identifies factors associated with early detection of melanoma in older men
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:30 in Men's health | viewed 1,579 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
second analysis of the same survey data finds that physician detection of thin melanoma is more common in those who are 65 or older, have cancers on their backs or who have a history of atypical moles. Melanoma is becoming... (Continue reading)
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