Study Suggests Benefits Of Counseling And Assessment For Expectant Fathers

A University of Missouri researcher has found that stress related to pregnancy uniquely affects the health of expectant fathers, which in turn, influences the health of expectant mothers and their infants…

Novel Device Shows Promise For Reducing HIV Among Men

Promising study results published in the May issue of JAIDS show that a novel medical device has the potential to revolutionize how male circumcision services are offered in countries hardest hit by the HIV epidemic…

"These Are Challenging Times. It’s No Joke. Let’s Talk!" - Local Comedians Star In Men’s Health Week 2011 Poster Campaign, Ireland

Men in Ireland are often accused of being forgetful, especially when it comes to remembering significant dates such as birthdays and anniversaries. However, while this might sometimes be true, there’s a date that all men need to know about - as it could help to save their life…

Young British Men View Knife Carrying As A "legitimate Response" To Potential Threats

Knife carrying is seen as a legitimate response both to potential threats and to the lack of protection provided by authorities, according to a study of young white British males published in this week’s BMJ…

Potential New Predictor Of Male Reproductive Potential Identified

The distance between a man’s scrotum and anus may indicate his ability to reproduce, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu/urology) in the journal PLoS ONE…

Specialists Perform Area’s First Fetal Surgery To Correct Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Jessica and Chad Browning were ecstatic last fall when they learned they were expecting twins. They had two children already, but wanted a third to round out their family. Twins were a bonus…

High-Dose Vitamin D Does Not Prevent Depression

An annual high dose of vitamin D3 does not ward off depression in older women. Medscape Medical News

More Lithium in Drinking Water Equals Lower Suicide Rates

Geographical areas that have higher natural levels of lithium in the drinking water supply appear to have lower rates of suicide. Medscape Medical News

HHS Launches Action Plan to Target Hepatitis (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new initiative aimed at combating the epidemic of viral hepatitis currently affecting some three to five million people in the U.S.

Medicare to Run Dry in 2024

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Funding for the Medicare program will dry up in 2024, according to an annual report from the program’s trustees. That’s five years earlier than last year’s projection.