3 years ago
Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
3 years ago
One thing, though, has not changed — the gender gap. People of both sexes are living longer, but decade after decade, women continue to outpace men. In fact, the gap is wider now than it was a century ago.
3 years ago
All over the country, men are dying. Every kind of man: rich and poor, blue collar and white collar, men of all races, religions and ethnicities. In addition to sex, these dying Americans share another trait: They are no longer young. How can it be that men by the millions are dying while their female counterparts are not — and no one seems to notice or care?
3 years ago
You’re healthy and young. Who needs a doctor? You do. You need someone to be familiar with you and your medical history, says urologist Matt Coward, M.D.
3 years ago
"You feel like you’re invincible. There’s this concept of I don’t have to worry about that. I’m young I’m healthy there’s nothing wrong with me. And while there may not be anything wrong at the time, regular doctor visits can prevent longterm problems." - Dr. Eric Wallen
4 years ago
Guys often seem to have that “no pain, no gain” mentality more so than women I’ve taught. A lot of times, men seem to be coming to class looking for a more hardcore workout, focusing on strength and flexibility. And maybe some stress relief. In fact, a lot of guys only come to a yoga class for the first time because they are invited by a friend, spouse or girlfriend. They find out quickly that yoga can be a very intense workout.
4 years ago
Too many men don’t have a family physician and don’t get regular checkups, says Culley Carson, MD. This problem is especially bad among younger men. Between ages 18 and 30, healthy men should see a doctor every two to three years. Men 30 and older should go annually. [Read More]
4 years ago
Peyronie’s is the formation of scar tissue, or plaque, in the erectile tissue of the penis that causes painful, curved erections. Men can only get Peyronie’s through trauma or injury, though Brad Figler, MD, an assistant professor of urology at the UNC School of Medicine, says most men don’t report either.
4 years ago
The life expectancy of U.S. men is currently only 73.4 years. Females, on the other hand, can be expected to live 80.1 years; 6.7 years longer than males. The gap in health behaviors between men and women, including preventative screening and medical treatment, has contributed to a silent health crisis among American men.
4 years ago
The gap in health behaviors between men and women, including preventative screening and medical treatment, has contributed to a widespread, silent health crisis. Compounding the problem, gender-based health research is overwhelmingly focused on women, with fewer resources devoted to men. We hope to change this.
5 years ago
UNC Urgent Care 24/7 is a virtual care service to provide easier access to physicians by phone, tablet or computer for non-emergency medical issues. By talking to patients through a video chat, physicians can diagnose problems, recommend treatment and write prescriptions when appropriate for anyone, no matter where you live.
5 years ago
No one wants to go to the hospital or an urgent care facility, be asked for your medical history, including medications, allergies, past procedures and medical conditions and not recount the full details of these important facts. Now you can use your iPhone to access that health data, bringing together records from multiple providers into an app that you can access at any time.