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Medical Research, Medical Treatment, Physical Health, Policy, Prostate, Testicular, Well-being

Announcing the Male Reproductive Health Alliance

by Editor January 30, 2012 Comment

The American Fertility Association (The AFA) and Men’s Health Network (MHN) have joined forces to disseminate monthly articles about Male Reproductive Health. As you’ll read in the introduction from Dr. Ajay Nangia and Dr. Stanton Honig, below, the articles are being generated from a collaborative organization called MRHA – the Male Reproductive Health Alliance, of which The AFA and MHN are founding members.

Access to Care, Medical Issues, Medical Treatment

Dr. Samadi Reports: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

by Editor January 11, 2012 Comment

Advances in treatment and continued vigilance in early cancer screening are creating real progress and saving lives. Talking about Men’s Health contributor Dr. Samadi reports for Fox News:

Family Issues, Lifestyle Issues, Medical Issues

Survey Highlights Physical and Emotional Toll of Working Non-Traditional Hours

by Editor July 27, 2011 Comment

New survey results released by Men’s Health Network and Cephalon, Inc. found that the majority of shift workers (79%) believe that they are negatively impacted by their shift work and report issues associated with work productivity, negative emotions, concern about sex life and decreased time spent with family. Nevertheless, of the 52% of shift workers who want a change in job or hours, most don’t think it will be possible in the near future and 44% feel that they will have the same job until they retire.

Medical Issues, Well-being

T-Talk Tune-Up Men’s Health Event

by Editor July 7, 2011 1 Comment

Did you know that almost 70 percent of men find it easier to care for their cars than for their personal health? Since June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, Men’s Health Network commissioned a survey with Abbott Laboratories in order to assess men’s and women’s knowledge of common men’s health issues and to gain insight into men’s understanding of their health as it relates to car care. The survey is part of the T-Talk Tune-Up national campaign.

Advocacy, Family Issues, Medical Issues, Parenting

World Autism Awareness Day

by Editor April 7, 2011 Comment

This post is dedicated to all of the amazing girls and boys who live with autism and their families. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) “ASDs (autism spectrum disorders) occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but are four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls.” Below I am posting one of my favorite videos of an amazing autistic boy.

Alternative & Complementary Treatment, Medical Issues

Dr. David Samadi Interviewed About Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for Prostate and Other Cancers

by David Samadi, MD March 15, 2011 Comment

Watch the video below to learn about minimally invasive prostate cancer and other cancer surgery. Dr. Samadi explains the benefits over traditional prostate cancer surgery.