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Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.More >>
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.More >>
Erectile dysfunction tied to long-term narcotic use in men
Erectile dysfunction tied to long-term narcotic use in men
If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.More >>
If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.More >>
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Prostate cancer may be deadlier for the uninsured
Prostate cancer may be deadlier for the uninsured
Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.More >>
Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.More >>
Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds
Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.More >>
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.More >>
Younger men biggest consumers of added sugars
Younger men biggest consumers of added sugars
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Men who are obese while young can pay a price later
Men who are obese while young can pay a price later
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD
Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.More >>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.More >>
Low testosterone linked to later arthritis in study
Low testosterone linked to later arthritis in study
Men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.More >>
Men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.More >>
Balding men could face higher heart risks
Balding men could face higher heart risks
New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease.More >>
New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease.More >>
'Bigorexics' want to boost their masculinity
'Bigorexics' want to boost their masculinity
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More >>
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More >>
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>
Is early baldness in blacks a clue to prostate cancer?
Is early baldness in blacks a clue to prostate cancer?
Black men with early hair loss may have a heightened risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.More >>
Black men with early hair loss may have a heightened risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.More >>
Men biologically programmed to steer clear of friends' wives
Men biologically programmed to steer clear of friends' wives
Men appear to have a biologically based control to prevent them from committing adultery with their friends' wives, a new study says.More >>
Men appear to have a biologically based control to prevent them from committing adultery with their friends' wives, a new study says.More >>
Report details steps to boost patient safety
Report details steps to boost patient safety
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores. More >>
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores.More >>
Stars pedal hard to help fight rare cancers
Stars pedal hard to help fight rare cancers
At the top of his game, it's hard to imagine New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlick as anything other than the picture of health. But the 25-year-old is a cancer survivor.More >>
At the top of his game, it's hard to imagine New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlick as anything other than the picture of health. But the 25-year-old is a cancer survivor.More >>
Who says the sexes are planets apart?
Who says the sexes are planets apart?
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.More >>
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.More >>
Score points for hosting a healthy Super Bowl party
Score points for hosting a healthy Super Bowl party
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.More >>
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.More >>
For married men, does more housework mean less sex?
For married men, does more housework mean less sex?
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
Signs of brain damage show up in scans of living, retired NFL players
Signs of brain damage show up in scans of living, retired NFL players
The issue of sports-related concussions and brain injuries -- particularly among football players -- has generated headlines recently, especially after star NFL linebacker Junior Seau died by suicide last year.More >>
The issue of sports-related concussions and brain injuries -- particularly among football players -- has generated headlines recently, especially after star NFL linebacker Junior Seau died by suicide last year.More >>
ER visits linked to energy drinks double
ER visits linked to energy drinks double
As the popularity of energy drinks has soared, so has the number of Americans seeking treatment in hospital emergency rooms after consuming these highly caffeinated beverages, federal health officials report.More >>
As the popularity of energy drinks has soared, so has the number of Americans seeking treatment in hospital emergency rooms after consuming these highly caffeinated beverages, federal health officials report.More >>
Mental health of dads-to-be may influence toddler's behavior
Mental health of dads-to-be may influence toddler's behavior
A new study suggests that an expectant father's psychological distress might influence his toddler's emotional and behavioral development.More >>
A new study suggests that an expectant father's psychological distress might influence his toddler's emotional and behavioral development.More >>
College students: 25 is perfect age for marriage
College students: 25 is perfect age for marriage
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.More >>
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.More >>
Severe gum disease may be linked to impotence
Severe gum disease may be linked to impotence
If you're a man, new research suggests that brushing and flossing regularly could have an impact on your sex life.More >>
If you're a man, new research suggests that brushing and flossing regularly could have an impact on your sex life.More >>
What do eye movement differences in men and women mean?
What do eye movement differences in men and women mean?
Differences in eye movements suggest that men and women have different ways of looking at things, according to a new study.More >>
Differences in eye movements suggest that men and women have different ways of looking at things, according to a new study.More >>
Weak muscles in teen years linked to early death in men
Weak muscles in teen years linked to early death in men
Men who had low muscle strength during their teen years are at increased risk for early death from several major causes, a new study contends.More >>
Men who had low muscle strength during their teen years are at increased risk for early death from several major causes, a new study contends.More >>
Is 'sex addiction' real?
Is 'sex addiction' real?
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.More >>
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.More >>
More testosterone, less deceit?
More testosterone, less deceit?
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.More >>
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.More >>
Another meningitis scare emerges, targeting NYC's gay men
Another meningitis scare emerges, targeting NYC's gay men
As a nationwide outbreak of steroid-linked meningitis grabs headlines, health officials in New York City say a separate, unrelated outbreak is hitting gay and bisexual men.More >>
As a nationwide outbreak of steroid-linked meningitis grabs headlines, health officials in New York City say a separate, unrelated outbreak is hitting gay and bisexual men.More >>
Genes may influence impotence after prostate radiation
Genes may influence impotence after prostate radiation
Men with certain gene mutations may be at higher risk for erectile dysfunction after receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer than other patients, a new study suggests.More >>
Men with certain gene mutations may be at higher risk for erectile dysfunction after receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer than other patients, a new study suggests.More >>
Eunuchs lived longer than other men
Eunuchs lived longer than other men
Castrated men -- sometimes called eunuchs -- in the old Korean dynasty lived much longer than other men, according to a new study.More >>
Castrated men -- sometimes called eunuchs -- in the old Korean dynasty lived much longer than other men, according to a new study.More >>
Pot use may raise risk of testicular cancer
Pot use may raise risk of testicular cancer
A new study suggests that young men with a particularly severe type of testicular cancer are more likely to have smoked pot.More >>
A new study suggests that young men with a particularly severe type of testicular cancer are more likely to have smoked pot.More >>
People more likely to guzzle beer served in curved glasses
People more likely to guzzle beer served in curved glasses
Bar owners might be interested in a new study that shows people drink alcohol more rapidly from curved "beer flutes," compared to their consumption from straight-sided glasses.More >>
Bar owners might be interested in a new study that shows people drink alcohol more rapidly from curved "beer flutes," compared to their consumption from straight-sided glasses.More >>
Tying the knot ups women's drinking rate, lowers men's
Tying the knot ups women's drinking rate, lowers men's
Can marriage -- or divorce -- drive people to drink?More >>
Can marriage -- or divorce -- drive people to drink?More >>
Stressed-out men may prefer heavier women
Stressed-out men may prefer heavier women
New research suggests that stress makes men more likely to be attracted to slightly heavier women, possibly because evolution has programmed them that way.More >>
New research suggests that stress makes men more likely to be attracted to slightly heavier women, possibly because evolution has programmed them that way.More >>
Violent TV shows keep young kids awake
Violent TV shows keep young kids awake
There's more evidence that watching violent or age-inappropriate images on TV, in movies or on computers can significantly disrupt children's sleep.More >>
There's more evidence that watching violent or age-inappropriate images on TV, in movies or on computers can significantly disrupt children's sleep.More >>
Why women outlive men
Why women outlive men
New research reveals that mutations to the DNA of the mitochondria cause men to age faster than women -- a finding that may explain why women, on average, outlive men.More >>
New research reveals that mutations to the DNA of the mitochondria cause men to age faster than women -- a finding that may explain why women, on average, outlive men.More >>
Wider waistlines put damper on men's sex lives
Wider waistlines put damper on men's sex lives
For men, adding more inches to the waistline could mean trouble in the bedroom, a new study finds.More >>
For men, adding more inches to the waistline could mean trouble in the bedroom, a new study finds.More >>
PSA tests: Avoiding prostate screening could cost lives
PSA tests: Avoiding prostate screening could cost lives
In the wake of a report advising against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer, a new study finds not screening would triple the number of U.S. men developing advanced cancer.More >>
In the wake of a report advising against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer, a new study finds not screening would triple the number of U.S. men developing advanced cancer.More >>
Biology leaves gay men highly vulnerable to HIV
Biology leaves gay men highly vulnerable to HIV
New research pinpoints a major reason why gay and bisexual men remain so vulnerable to the AIDS epidemic.More >>
New research pinpoints a major reason why gay and bisexual men remain so vulnerable to the AIDS epidemic: When it comes to the transmission of HIV, a man who has unprotected anal intercourse is at especially high risk.More >>
Dad's smarts may mean more to his son's success than his money
Dad's smarts may mean more to his son's success than his money
A new study suggests that a father's education and training has more to do with whether his son will make the same amount of money than whether his son inherits his wealth.More >>
A new study suggests that a father's education and training has more to do with whether his son will make the same amount of money than whether his son inherits his wealth.More >>
Surge seen in concussions among college football players
Surge seen in concussions among college football players
Concussions among football players at three U.S. service academies have increased since 2009, according to a new study.More >>
Concussions among football players at three U.S. service academies have increased since 2009, according to a new study.More >>
Heavy coffee intake may affect fertility treatments
Heavy coffee intake may affect fertility treatments
Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.More >>
Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.More >>
Gel shows promise as future male contraceptive
Gel shows promise as future male contraceptive
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.More >>
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.More >>
For combat vets, brain injury symptoms can last years
For combat vets, brain injury symptoms can last years
Lingering symptoms from combat-related traumatic brain injuries -- even "mild" cases -- may persist for years, according to a new study of U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.More >>
Lingering symptoms from combat-related traumatic brain injuries -- even "mild" cases -- may persist for years, according to a new study of U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.More >>
'Moderate' drinking during pregnancy has no effect on young children
'Moderate' drinking during pregnancy has no effect on young children
One of the cardinal rules for expectant moms: don't drink.More >>
One of the cardinal rules for expectant moms: don't drink.More >>

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