Tag Archives: men’s health
Prenatal exposure to plasticizer may harm future male fertility
Scientists have noted a substantial drop in male fertility in recent decades. A new study in mice suggests a possible cause. Chemicals found in a variety of routinely used consumer products may be contributing to the drop in sperm counts … Continue reading
Study links low sperm count to other health problems
A man’s semen count is a marker of his general health, according to the largest study to date evaluating semen quality, reproductive function and metabolic risk in men referred for fertility evaluation. “Our study clearly shows that low sperm count … Continue reading
Study links high doses of ibuprofen with impaired fertility in men
Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in medications like Advil and Motrin, is a common and generally safe pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. But new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that taking ibuprofen in high … Continue reading
June is the month for men’s health
Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country every June with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage … Continue reading
Study finds obese men can impair couple’s fertility too
Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their normal weight counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health that appear in Human … Continue reading
Help us promote men’s health this month
June is devoted to men—and we don’t just mean Father’s Day. Congress has designated June as Men’s Health Month. It’s a time to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and … Continue reading
‘Mustache up’ for men’s health in Movember
In 2003, two “mates” from Australia decided to bring the mustache back in popularity, and began what has grown into Movember—the annual movement to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer and infertility. The event went … Continue reading
It’s guy time
The joke is that men take better care of their cars than their health. But it’s not funny. To help encourage men—and the women who love them—take their health more seriously, Congress has designated June as Men’s Health Month. The … Continue reading
Guys, eat your organic fruits and veggies!
Sperm, it appears, prefer organic produce. According to a new study in the journal Human Reproduction, men who eat fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticide residues have a lower percentage of normal sperm, compared with those who eat food … Continue reading
Work affects male fertility
Working in a physically demanding job may undermine a man’s fertility, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University. The study is the first to examine the relationships between workplace exertion, health and … Continue reading
