Men’s Health

New FDA-Approved Treatment for Hair Loss

Apr 25, 2023 · · Men's Health
In June of last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved baricitinib (Olumiant) oral tablets to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata, a disorder that often appears as patchy baldness and affects more than 300,000 people in the U.S. each year. This is the first FDA approval of … Read More

Importance of a Primary Care Physician

Feb 26, 2023 · · Men's Health
Q: I don’t have a primary care physician (PCP), but I regularly see several specialists, who have suggested I find a primary care physician. Why is this so important? A: A PCP can act as a central figure in coordinating care with your other doctors. This is especially important when … Read More

Ask the Doctor March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Men's Health
DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA Q: Does having depression as an older adult raise the risk of developing dementia? A: There is a strong association between severe depression in older adults and an increased risk for dementia. That risk appears to be greater compared with people who have mild depression. Many studies … Read More

Genetics Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment

Jan 24, 2023 · · Men's Health
Statistics show that about 13 out of every 100 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Not all cases will be fatal, of course. In fact, prostate cancer is among the most survivable types of cancer. Most men will be diagnosed when the cancer is still confined to the … Read More

Common Mistakes When Measuring Blood Pressure

Dec 20, 2022 · · Men's Health
High blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) is called the silent killer because it can cause life-threatening damage without your even knowing it. For example, hypertension plays a major role in many forms of cardiovascular disease, heart valve disease, and heart failure. It increases the risk of heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, … Read More

Kick Off the New Year with Healthy Habits

Dec 20, 2022 · · Men's Health
Who doesn’t love the promise of the new year and the fresh start toward healthy resolves? Until it turns to overwhelm. Lose weight, start exercising, eat healthier—the thought is so motivating, but initiating big change is tough and not sustainable. You’re better off starting the new year with small, simple … Read More

Give the Gift of Aging Well

Nov 22, 2022 · · Men's Health
For this year’s gift guide, we’re highlighting books written by UCLA Health experts and others that hopefully will inspire you to move more, eat better, and motivate loved ones to do the same. Whether you buy a book for yourself or someone you love, these healthy reads can encourage you … Read More

Ask the Experts: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Men's Health
Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that greatly multiply your chances for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It is diagnosed when you have three or more of the following conditions: abdominal obesity (waist circumference 40 inches or greater [men] or 35 inches … Read More

Pelvic Floor Retraining for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Sep 19, 2022 · · Men's Health
[caption id="attachment_142392" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Peter Dazeley | Getty Images[/caption] A cough, a sneeze, or even laughter can cause the involuntary loss of urine. Some people might think an occasional little leak may not be a big deal, but frequent leakage can lead to visible wetness, odor, and may be … Read More

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