Men's Health. Discover daily stories on the latest in men's health from Dr. David Samadi. Learn about top global and national health issues related to men's health such as common cancers, prostate cancer, exercise tips, male body issues, male health screenings and prevention methods. Explore healthy solutions for men's health.
Spurred by a recent cringe-worthy case report in the New England Journal of Medicine, we sought to illuminate the mystery surrounding penile fracture. While most men believe a “broken penis”, is mere science fiction and cannot actually occur in real life, think again boys! This unfortunate incident does not just live in the realm of movies and nightmares.
Read MoreThe Food and Drug Administration is warning men about testosterone replacement products having an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes. They are urging doctors and the makers of the products to warn patients about the possible life-threatening risks.
Read MoreDid you know that every twenty-four hours, one man dies of testicular cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, it is one of the leading cancers in men between the ages of 15 and 35. The average age of diagnosis is 33 years old.
Read MoreGroin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are since they can range from kidney stones to cancers, and to be able to identify when something is wrong.
Read MoreResearchers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey recently conducted an extensive review regarding hormone therapy and how it affects prostate cancer patients.
Read MoreMen with low levels of the male hormone testosterone have problems with erections, are weaker and more easily fatigued than men with normal levels of testosterone. However, these symptoms are also part of the normal aging process. So how do you know if your symptoms are due to low testosterone or are just related to getting older?
Read More'Robotic' Sperm is a potential new innovation in helping men with low sperm count and infertility issues. Up until recently, health and medicine was basically a hit or miss affair. We would discover interventions such as drugs that had benefits, but also many side effects. With recent research information from Dresden,
Read MoreAs a men's health expert, Dr. Samadi evaluates the age-old question: Boxers vs. Briefs?
As the holidays begin to come to an end, many men are left with boxes of unworn gifts and festive underwear cluttering the annals of their closets. With all this new underwear lying around, we are reminded of the ongoing debate of which is better – boxers or briefs?
Read MoreIn recent months, there has been a great deal of contradictory information regarding testosterone. So much so that it is hard for any man to decipher what level is right, and whether seeking an “optimal” level is the preferred course of action.
Read MoreA cure for baldness? One of the harder moments in adulthood comes at the realization that you’re getting older. It doesn’t fully sink in, however, until that exact moment when you look in the bathroom mirror and start to see your hair thinning.
Read MoreOne of the hardest realizations you can come to as an adult is the fact that you’re getting older. For many of us though, it doesn’t fully sink in until that exact moment when you look in the bathroom mirror and start to see your hair thinning.You feel like you are losing a little bit of yourself with each strand.
Read MoreLow Testosterone: Male hypogonadism can be congenital or can develop later in life. Your symptoms and treatment options will depend on at what point your hypogonadism occurs. For example, hypogonadism during puberty can decrease muscle mass development, impair deepening of the voice or impair body hair and penis/testicle growth.
Read MoreSeveral recent papers have suggested that statins, medications for cholesterol such as Lipitor and Zocor, may impact prostate cancer development and progression. Considering that these drugs have revolutionized the prevention of heart disease, could these drugs truly killing two birds with one stone? We would like to think so.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that men avoid doctors’ visits at all costs. Ask a man about the last time he went for a simple routine visit and he probably cannot recall. Ask a woman, on the other hand, and she can likely provide you the details of her last couple of visits.
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Groin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are, since they can range from kidney stones to cancers. Not only can this be worrisome to any man experiencing abnormal swelling or pain, but depending on the extent of the pain and symptoms, it could be reason to see your doctor.
Read MoreSexual dysfunction often refers to different symptoms in men and women, yet can share similar underlying causes.
In women, it is often characterized by low sexual desire or various disorders of functions like sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain.
Read MoreLow testosterone can have a negative effect on a man’s physical and emotional health, but there are many ways to treat this condition once you figure out what is causing it.
Read MoreTestosterone is a hormone which helps men maintain bone density, muscle strength and mass, sex drive, sperm production and fat distribution.
Read MoreWhat stresses you out the most? If you’re an American man – odds are, it’s money. Two out of three American men reported they are stressed out, with financial situation being the top contributing factor, according to a collaborative survey by Aviva USA and the Mayo Clinic.
Read MoreThere has been much debate over the past few years on the notion of whether to treat men with low testosterone levels.
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