MEN'S HEALTH

Microplastic discovery in penises raises erectile dysfunction questions

“We found that microplastics were present in the smooth muscle of the penis. All we know is that they are not supposed to be there ... "

What men can do to maintain a healthy sex life

The more you exercise at the gym, the more exercise you will get in the bedroom.

Pope Francis falsely accused of repeating gay ‘slur,’ opposes homosexuals in priesthood

ROME — Pope Francis on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to gay priests, allegedly repeating a highly pejorative slur in an encounter with clerics just two weeks after the Vatican issued an apology amid reports that he had used the same word in an earlier meeting with bishops. Francis reportedly repeated the slur in a meeting with 200 priests at Rome’s Salesian Pontifical University, according to major Italian outlets. The Vatican, in a statement, did...

Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men’s health

MAYO CLINIC MINUTE – Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 10–16 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their healthcare team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Testosterone is a key male hormone that is responsible for characteristics like hair growth, muscle mass and deepening of...

Sildenafil (‘Viagra’) improves brain blood flow and could help to prevent dementia

University of Oxford – A new trial conducted by the University of Oxford reveals that sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, enhances blood flow to the brain and improves the function of brain blood vessels in patients at a heightened risk of vascular dementia. This new study, published in Circulation Research, marks a potentially pivotal step in the fight against this debilitating condition. Dr. Alastair Webb, as Associate Professor at the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke...

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The ruckus that ensued underscored how the church’s official teaching about homosexuality often bumps up against the unacknowledged reality that there are plenty of gay men in the priesthood, and plenty of LGBTQ+ Catholics who want to be fully part of the life and sacraments...

Microplastics found in every human testicle in study

Sperm counts in men have been falling for decades, with chemical pollution implicated by many studies.

CDC Warns of a Resurgence of Mpox

In Congo, as of April 14, the Clade I virus has led to about 20,000 cases and nearly 1,000 deaths since January 2023. Infection with Clade I has a mortality of roughly 5 percent.

Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds

Men with obesity offered incentives and sent healthy-eating tips found to have lost most weight

Micropenis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

WEBMD – “Is my penis too small?” That's a question that people aren't likely to ask their friends or sex partners. But behind the closed doors of a doctor's examining room, it's a common question. It’s quite common to worry about your penis size. Doctors refer to this as “small penis syndrome.” But in some cases, someone may be born with an abnormally small penis, or “micropenis.” A micropenis is a medical term to describe a penis that’s...

Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation

KFF HEALTH NEWS – As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent much of his time in the oceanside woodlands, training on soil and guzzling water from streams and aquifers now known to be contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants. “They were marching the snot out of us,” he said, recalling his year and a half stationed on the base, from 1979 to 1980. He also remembers, not so fondly, the...

New Urine Test for Prostate Cancer May Help Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies

HEALTHLINE – Researchers have identified 17 unique genetic markers that are overexpressed by high-grade prostate cancers, which can be screened for accurately using a urine test. Experts say the test can help doctors identify serious cancers while also reducing unnecessary biopsies. Prostate cancers are graded according to a Gleason score. Trusted SourceThe higher the grade the more likely the cancer will spread quickly and grow. This new test could potentially help with diagnosing and treating cancer...

Wankers Aweigh! Over 100 Secret Videos of US Troops Masturbating Were Uploaded to Pornhub

'Many of the videos appeared to depict various U.S. military members masturbating in bathroom stalls. The videos appeared to be clandestinely filmed from above...'