A bottle a day probably won’t keep the doctor at bay. Americans are drinking less than ever, with just 54% of US adults saying they consume alcohol, according to recent Gallup polling, marking a record low for the second year in a row. But for those who do indulge, a new study has a sobering … Read more
Wade Boggs is making everyone else look bad. On Monday, the Hall of Famer shared a shirtless image of himself out on the water fishing that revealed his fit upper body. In May, Boggs revealed he has been cancer free for two years after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2024. That further … Read more
When it comes to medicine, not enough men are choosing to be safe rather than sorry. Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist and founder of UroLongevity and Modern Urologist, said there are a handful of health issues men regularly ignore — and they may pay for it down the line. “Ignoring symptoms is not toughness, … Read more
Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought it shouldn’t be — would … Read more
Cancer diagnoses worldwide are expected to climb to 35 million annually by 2050, up from 20.6 million in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Despite major progress in some areas — like decreased tobacco use that’s associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is still a leading cause of … Read more
Pass the patch. The US is in the middle of an estrogen patch shortage, with menopausal women struggling to get ahold of hormone therapy to stave off their symptoms — and experts don’t think the problem’s likely to resolve any time soon. But a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found … Read more
Getting older comes with its share of aches, pains — but not every unwelcome change should be blamed on age. In fact, they can sometimes be symptoms of something more serious, including cancer. “Older adults take longer to recognize that a symptom might be serious, in part because they attribute changes to aging rather than … Read more
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
A wacky strongman believes he has become the first person in the world to pull a car with his penis — while on fire. And he insists the fantastical phallic stunt was a bid to raise awareness for prostate cancer. John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street … Read more
Not your daddy’s cancer scare. Male cancer cases are rising at a staggering rate, with 19 million men expected to be diagnosed by 2050, and the number of men who die from cancer is increasing 93%. Now, research points to a potential link between one devastating reproductive condition and increased chances of developing colorectal or … Read more
This campaign wants you to lighten your load. FCancer, a nonprofit focused on cancer prevention and early detection, has declared its mission to “beat cancer off, literally” — imploring men to ejaculate more for their health. At least 21 times a month, to be exact. Ejaculating at least 21 times in a month may reduce the … Read more
This week, cancer researchers in New York are one step closer to answering a question that has plagued medical and environmental advocates for decades: What is the role of plastic exposure in the development of cancer? Scientists at NYU Langone Health examined cancerous and benign tissues from 10 patients with prostate cancer, the most common … Read more
A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS. “I would wake up in the middle of the night and go to the loo a couple of times, but I never thought too much of it,” Ed Matthews, who lives in … Read more
B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cancer cells while also damaging healthy cells … Read more
This is T-rrific news for some men. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been historically difficult to get because it requires proof of consistently low testosterone levels along with symptoms like fatigue, low libido or erectile dysfunction that’s not just from aging. Now, a US Food and Drug Administration panel is recommending loosening testosterone restrictions by declassifying these … Read more
William Shatner fans can breathe easy. The 94-year-old actor is doing well after allegedly experiencing a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon. “I over indulged. I thank you all for caring but I’m perfectly fine,” the “Star Trek” star wrote on X Thursday alongside a meme joking about his “greatly exaggerated … demise.” William Shatner quelled concerns … Read more
Director Stephen Gyllenhaal may have found his next project — and it’s a topic very close to him. Gyllenhaal — father to Oscar nominees Jake and Maggie and 10-year-old Luke — was with his youngest son at a swimming pool last year when an unusual feeling washed over him. “My arms and legs suddenly felt … Read more
Consider this a PSA about PSA. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in US men, excluding skin cancer, and the second-leading cause of male cancer deaths, after lung cancer. One in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and about 3% of men will die from it. Early-stage prostate cancer often has no … Read more
Looks like Ozempic isn’t the only diabetes drug that wound up having a secret side hustle. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type 2 diabetes shows immense promise in keeping prostate cancer at bay. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type … Read more
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among younger adults. A few other cancers, such as testicular, kidney and pancreatic, have increased as well, though they remain pretty uncommon in patients younger than … Read more