The Need for Screening

The Need for Screening

While men may be reluctant to see the doctor, they should consider these important preventive tests How do you think…

Eliminating the Fear Factor

Eliminating the Fear Factor

Testicular cancer’s high cure rates turn panic into promise Testicular cancer rarely makes the headlines. Because so few men are…

When Swimmers Sink

When Swimmers Sink

The decline in male sperm count and quality Take a closer look at a man’s sperm cells and you’ll learn…

Breast Cancer in Men

Breast Cancer in Men

Although rare, males are at risk, too Frank LaFasto remembers clearly the night in late June 1995 when he settled…

Low Testosterone Can Cause Declines Throughout the Body

Low Testosterone Can Cause Declines Throughout the Body

Our bodies are complex centers of communication. And testosterone is a hormone with a lot to say. Almost every tissue…

New Treatments in Prostate Care

New Treatments in Prostate Care

By Tom Mullaney It seems inconceivable that a small, walnut-sized gland lying just below the bladder could be the vicious…

Mayo Clinic Q&A: For most men, vasectomy reversal a viable option at any time

Mayo Clinic Q&A: For most men, vasectomy reversal a viable option at any time

By Landon Trost, M.D., Tribune Content Agency DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it possible to have a successful reverse vasectomy nine…

The Healing Power of a Tesla

The Healing Power of a Tesla

Urologists drive across America to raise men’s health awareness By Brett Dworski A white Tesla covered in decals rolled up…

Supplements: Finding the Edge While Avoiding Snake Oil

Supplements: Finding the Edge While Avoiding Snake Oil

There’s no shame in wanting to look better naked. But do shortcuts exist, as the $96 billion global supplement industry…

Gird Up for Good Health

Gird Up for Good Health

While men in their 30s and 40s need not worry much about disease, they must make healthy changes now By…

The Testosterone Effect

The Testosterone Effect

Testosterone is linked to men’s overall health, but levels decline with age and are lower in each new generation. Could…

Stimulating Touch

Stimulating Touch

Astym treatment heals pain for the active and overweight The treatments for ankle sprains, muscle strains and other problems in…

Real Men Ask for Help

Erectile dysfunction can damage self-esteem and hurt relationships. But if dealt with appropriately, it just might save your life. OK,…

Triathlon Recovery

Triathlon Recovery

A lifetime runner gets a second chance with a total knee replacement Fear of immobility caused William Marty to postpone…

Heart to Heart

Heart to Heart

A conversation about heart health with Loyola’s Dr. Binh An P. Phan Men and women are different. Should the two…

Precious Memories

Precious Memories

Gene studies advance medicines and profit for Alzheimer’s De­­nise Combs remembers the moment when she first realized her husband John…

Know Your Stats

Know Your Stats

Men can do well in dealing with prostate cancer Most men can rattle off all sorts of statistics about sports;…

Smart Testing: Health Screenings for Men

Smart Testing: Health Screenings for Men

All right, guys, let’s be honest. Where does scheduling an annual physical exam rank in its level of importance? If…