Dispelling The Myths About Men Who Experience Domestic Abuse

Domestic violence can happen to men, not only to women, according to Group Health research in the June American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Domestic violence in men is under-studied and often hidden - much as it was in women 10 years ago, " said study leader Robert J.

Researcher Addresses Calls For Increased Focus On Male Circumcision, Partner Reduction Programs As Part Of HIV Prevention In Africa

NPR's "News & Notes" on Tuesday included a discussion with Daniel Halperin, a senior research scientist in the Department of Population and International Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, about a recent

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Place Eldery Men At Risk For Falls

A greater likelihood of falling may be linked to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in elderly men. Falls are a common source of preventable morbidity in the elderly population and, according to research presented at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA), elderly men with moderate or severe LUTS are at a significantly greater risk for falls, and the risk dramatically increases as the symptoms worsen.

Dehydrated Tomatoes Show Promise For Preventing Prostate Cancer

New research suggests that the form of tomato product one eats could be the key to unlocking its prostate cancer-fighting potential, according to a report in the June 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Hormone May Hold Key To Helping Elderly Men Live Longer

Elderly men with higher activity of the hormone IGF-1 or insulin-growth factor 1 appear to have greater life expectancy and reduced cardiovascular risk, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

AP International Herald Tribune Examines Male Circumcision In Kenya Following Political Violence

The AP/International Herald Tribune on Friday examined male circumcision in Kenya in the wake of the disputed December 2007 presidential election that resulted in political violence. Kenya is rolling out its first no-cost male circumcision

Australian Men Need A Check-Up, Australian Medical Association

At the beginning of Men's Health Week, Australian Medical Association President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, called on the Government to honour its promise to develop a national men's health policy. "The men of Australia are at a distinct disadvantage to women when it comes to health, no matter what their background, " Dr Capolingua said.

1 In 10 Men Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction Due To Work Related Stress

New research has shown that 1 in 10 men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) and as many as 1 in 5 men suffer a loss of libido, as a result of work-related stress. These latest figures suggest that 90% of men have shown at least one clinical feature of stress due to work but only 54% of men know that stress from work may be the cause of their ED.

MU Researcher Finds Varying Attitudes Toward Masculinity In Mexican-American Men

Traditional attitudes of masculinity, such as physical toughness and personal sacrifice, are valued in Mexican culture. A University of Missouri researcher found that Mexican-American men, as a group, are more likely to endorse traditional 'macho man' attitudes than European-American or black men.

Gay Brains Are Wired Differently Say Scientists

Using scanning technology, researchers in Sweden found that the brains of gay men and women were wired differently to the brains of heterosexual people of the same sex, but were similar to the brains of heterosexual people that were of the opposite sex to them.