What is epididymitis? The Rock’s testicle health scare explained

What is epididymitis? The Rock’s testicle health scare explained

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently got a scare that would rattle just about any man. While showering one Friday night, the 54-year-old actor and professional wrestler discovered a painful lump on his left testicle, sending his mind racing. Days later, his doctor told him it could be one of two things: epididymitis, a common inflammatory … Read more

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Erection problems are a ‘canary in a coal mine’ — and could signal major health issues in a few years

Falling flat in the bedroom could mean trouble out from under the sheets too. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men, both young and old, with between 30 and 50 million experiencing difficulty getting and keeping an erection — in fact, one expert told The Post we’re headed for an “epidemic of erectile dysfunction.” But … Read more

3 bodybuilding myths debunked by new study — including the truth about ‘the pump’

3 bodybuilding myths debunked by new study — including the truth about ‘the pump’

Bulking up? Don’t believe all the hype. There are plenty of popular theories about how to get the best boost from lifting weights — but just because you heard it from a gym bro doesn’t mean it’s true. A narrative published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science has taken on three common beliefs about … Read more

Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived

Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived

While a shocking number of women prefer to bed down with a dad bod, experts say the physique could be bad news for future fathers. New research published in Current Obesity Reports explores how a man’s overall health before and during parenthood plays a critical role in childhood development. “We found that fathers’ health is an … Read more

Healthy 26-year-old had penis numbness, orgasm problems from popular drug — even a year and a half after he stopped taking it

Healthy 26-year-old had penis numbness, orgasm problems from popular drug — even a year and a half after he stopped taking it

Not all medications are medical marvels — some may do more harm than good. A 26-year-old man reported sexual side effects like orgasm troubles after taking a hair loss drug popular among millions of men, according to a new case study. Even after discontinuing it, his symptoms persisted for a year and a half. Finasteride … Read more

Plastic food containers may be killing your sperm — but a poop-inspired supplement might help

Plastic food containers may be killing your sperm — but a poop-inspired supplement might help

The secret to stronger swimmers may be living in your gut.  A growing body of research suggests that an industrial chemical found in plastic food containers and other everyday products may be taking a toll on male fertility, lowering sperm counts, slowing their movement and raising the risk of abnormalities. Now, scientists say a dietary … Read more

The unexpected health benefits of a ‘hockey butt’ — and how to get it

The unexpected health benefits of a ‘hockey butt’ — and how to get it

Boys like big butts, and they cannot lie. Thanks to shows like “Heated Rivalry,” which gave ample screen time to the derrière, men aren’t aiming for washboard abs or bulging biceps at the gym — it’s all about thick thighs and a “hockey butt.” The obsession with a bootylicious behind extends beyond aesthetics. Turns out … Read more

Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’

Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’

Less is more in the case of this cancer treatment. The most common form of cancer among men in the US, after skin cancer, prostate cancer often comes with traditional treatments that cause difficult side effects. Now, a recent study may have found a potentially easier, less disruptive and more effective way to treat the … Read more

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.” Source link #Exclusive #babies #conceived #previously #impossible #ways #IVF #tech

Do teens today really have half as much sperm as men in the ‘70s? What docs say about RFK Jr.’s claims

Do teens today really have half as much sperm as men in the ‘70s? What docs say about RFK Jr.’s claims

Gen Alpha boys might not feel so “alpha” when they hear the depressing claim about their sperm. “In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared on Monday while joining President Trump at a maternal healthcare event in the Oval Office. … Read more

Bryan Johnson boasts about health achievement for his balls: ‘This should not be possible’

Bryan Johnson boasts about health achievement for his balls: ‘This should not be possible’

Bryan Johnson’s latest biohack is nuts.  Over the years, the tech mogul has turned his quest for eternal life into a public spectacle, subjecting himself to extreme anti-aging experiments and sharing how they affect even the most intimate parts of his body in startling detail. This week, the 48-year-old raised eyebrows by boasting about a … Read more

Foreskin reconstruction is dividing penis doctors — inside the promises and pitfalls

Foreskin reconstruction is dividing penis doctors — inside the promises and pitfalls

Every so often, Dr. Laurence Levine fields a phone call from a circumcised man desperate to restore his penis to its original glory. Levine, a board-certified urologic surgeon in Chicago, said he does a “fair amount of penile cosmetic surgery,” but he doesn’t replace foreskin lost to circumcision. “A man should be happy … with … Read more

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

It’s not something to brush off. Hair loss is a widespread problem in the US, with roughly 50 million men and 30 million women experiencing pattern baldness. No special potion completely reverses genetic or age-related decline, but there are a few products that seem to halt further loss, thicken existing hair and promote regrowth. Now, … Read more

I’m a doctor — the 2 things men should do in every decade for peak health

I’m a doctor — the 2 things men should do in every decade for peak health

Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor. Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Let’s keep it simple — here are the two … Read more

Single dad, 26, has 4 inches of his penis amputated after cancer ate away a ‘big crater’

Single dad, 26, has 4 inches of his penis amputated after cancer ate away a ‘big crater’

It’s a hard topic to address. A penile cancer survivor is raising awareness of the rare disease that ate away at parts of his penis seven years ago, when he was just 26. Steven Hamill sat down with the hosts of ITV’s “This Morning,” plus his urologist at Britain’s Clatterbridge Hospital, Dr. Arie Parnham, to … Read more

Men are going to extreme lengths for physical perfection — beware 5 trends that can destroy your health (and make you ugly)

Men are going to extreme lengths for physical perfection — beware 5 trends that can destroy your health (and make you ugly)

How far would you go to become a “Chad” — or even just a “high-tier normie”? Spend five minutes scrolling “looksmaxxing” forums and you’ll see users trading tips on how to escape being deemed “subhuman” at any cost. Welcome to “hardmaxxing,” the outer edge of the internet where physical attractiveness is treated as something to … Read more

We’re heading for an ‘epidemic’ of erectile dysfunction — the ‘vicious cycle’ that can leave men with no options

We’re heading for an ‘epidemic’ of erectile dysfunction — the ‘vicious cycle’ that can leave men with no options

Young Americans are facing a stiff problem in the bedroom.  Across the country, a growing number of men in their sexual prime are struggling with erectile dysfunction — and leaning on prescription drugs to perform. But that quick fix may not last forever. In fact, experts warn it could be setting the stage for a … Read more

Men — beware the exercise mistakes that can lead to serious sexual issues

Men — beware the exercise mistakes that can lead to serious sexual issues

Between a rock-hard body and a soft place. Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While pumping iron can build sturdy muscles, some moves may cause other areas of the body to go soft. While lifting weights … Read more

A topical acne drug might be the next big thing in treating hair loss

A topical acne drug might be the next big thing in treating hair loss

A common acne medication may do more than clear skin. In a late-stage clinical trial, a higher concentration of it helped men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) regrow and retain hair, with effects lasting over a year. “This is highly encouraging news for the millions of men affected by pattern hair loss, a chronic condition that … Read more

Men may be doubling their partner’s risk of miscarriage with a single controversial habit

Men may be doubling their partner’s risk of miscarriage with a single controversial habit

Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more