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« Previous EntriesA Federal Focus on Fatherhood
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010By Adam Dougherty, MPH
Apt parenting is at the very core of our social construct, and the paternal role is a vital linkage in this fabric. Beyond the mere biological need to reproduce, we unequivocally understand that the father figure has nothing less than an obligation to protect, nurture, guide, and edify their young into capable [...]
Paternity Leave: More than a policy
Monday, June 21st, 2010By Ramon P. Llamas, MPH, CHES
Imagine this: a father pushing his child in a stroller, fulfilling his duties as a father, seen as attractive and potentially “the new kind of manly.” Author Katrin Bennhold describes this new definition of masculinity in her article, “In Sweden, Men Can Have It All,” as a “most striking example [...]
New MHN Chapter in California!
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010By Brandon Leonard, MA
With dozens of activities happening around the country to mark Men’s Health Month, this seems like the perfect time to announce the launch of the new California Men’s Health Network. This chapter of the national MHN will allow us to promote men’s health [...]
False Positive or False Negative: Which would you prefer?
Monday, June 7th, 2010By Dr. Michael J Rovito
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The following post is paraphrased from one of my recent guest lectures. It sparked enormous debate and I was very pleased to see college students taking the initiative to discuss their health among peers. Although the topic was testicular cancer and testicular self-examination, I told [...]