News and Features Related to Men's Health
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Guy Buys: Grooming Essentials for Men
Some guys might not be willing to admit it, but men need to pamper their skin and hair. WebMD asked Paul M. Friedman, MD, director of the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Houston, for his top product picks. 1. Neutrogena Men Sensitive Skin Oil-Free Moisture SPF 30, $6.99 This non-greasy formula
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Top 6 Men's Health Questions
Guys, it's never too late to start taking care of your health. It's also never too early. Too many men, however, fail to make health maintenance a part of their MO. Buck that trend and get proactive. Start by bringing up these six questions with your doctor. Yes, most days. A day off once a week is
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Gavin DeGraw's Fight Against Malaria
Singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw, 35, has been atop the pop music world since his 2003 album Chariot went platinum. But three years ago, that world started to seem too small for him. "There's a time, when you're pop-culture oriented, that you think, 'I need to do something more important than this,' "
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Q&A with Joel McHale
Joel McHale, 41, began his career at the University of Washington, where he received a Master of Fine Arts from the Professional Actors Training Program. His early career included time spent in local theater groups in Seattle, as well as small parts in CSI: Miami and Will & Grace. Best known, today,
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Testosterone Linked to Weight Loss in Obese Men
May 9, 2012 -- Testosterone replacement may promote weight loss in obese older men who have low levels of the male sex hormone, a new study shows. But before men try to lose weight by bumping up their testosterone, experts agree that more studies are needed to show that the treatment is both safe an
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Penis Enlargement: Does It Work?
Guys, be honest: Do you wish you were bigger? Almost certainly, the answer is yes. "I think there isn't a guy in the world who hasn't wished his penis were an inch or two longer," says Michael O'Leary, MD, professor of urologic surgery at Harvard Medical School and a urologist at Brigham and Women's
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8 Things You Didn't Know About Your Penis
You need to have erections regularly to keep your penis in shape. "It has to be essentially exercised," says Tobias Kohler, MD, assistant professor of urology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. To maintain a healthy tone, the smooth muscle of the penis must be periodically enriched
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Male Pattern Baldness: New Root Cause Found?
March 21, 2012 -- Researchers are zeroing in on a new potential cause of male pattern baldness, and their discovery may pave the way toward more effective and targeted treatments. Male pattern baldness affects 80% of men younger than age 70. It occurs when hair follicles shrink, and grow tiny hairs
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Is That ‘New Car Smell’ Toxic?
Feb. 15, 2012 -- That “new car smell” may come from toxic chemicals, according to new research. A new study suggests that new car smell comes from toxic chemicals off-gassing in a car’s interior, like brominated flame retardants (BFRs), chromium, and lead. In all, researchers identified more than 27
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Low Testosterone: How Do You Know When Levels Are Too Low?
In recent years, Spyros Mezitis, MD, PhD, has found himself talking to a lot more male patients about low testosterone, a diagnosis he says is becoming increasingly common. "More men are getting older, and men are more open about talking about erectile dysfunction," Mezitis, an endocrinologist at Le
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