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Newsbriefs: A Drop in Temperature

Dec 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Men's Health

A Drop in Temperature. In the nearly two centuries since 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37.0 degrees Celsius) was established as the standard “normal” body temperature, it has been used as the measure by which fevers have been assessed. Over time, and especially in more recent years, lower body temperatures have been … Read More

Ask the Experts: Men & Covid-19; Alcohol & Brain Function; “Welcome to Medicare” Visit

Nov 19, 2020 · UHN Staff · Men's Health

Q: Is it true that men are more likely than women to die from covid-19? If so, why is this? A: Research does suggest that men are more likely to develop severe covid-19, and more likely to die from the virus. Researchers believe that the immune response may play a … Read More

Changes in the Aging Male

Sep 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Men's Health

A growth here, a wayward stream there, weird noises in the night: Age happens and brings with it a vast assortment of changes in men, ranging from the oddly curious to rather alarming. Here we profile a few common changes to help you better understand what’s going on and when … Read More

Prostate Cancer Test May Improve Diagnosis and Management

Sep 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Men's Health

Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment is an ever-changing field, with new research revealing different ways to identify and manage patients with this disease. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels have been utilized as a prostate cancer biomarker for many years, and PSA screening has essentially defined the clinical management of this disease … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Side Effects of Anesthesia; Boosting your Immune System

Aug 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Men's Health

Q: I’m 75 and have an upcoming surgery. What are the risks of anesthesia at my age? A: Aging does change how the body reacts to medications, and that includes the use of anesthetics. The side effects, usually temporary and mild, will depend upon the type of anesthetic used and … Read More

MGH Study May Help Explain Different Rates of Alzheimer’s Progression

Aug 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Men's Health

The way Alzheimer’s disease (AD) presents can vary significantly from person to person, but it hasn’t always been clear why such variations occur. However, in a study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), some clues emerged. In particular, modifications of the protein tau may account for some of … Read More

Insecticide Dangers

Apr 16, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Men's Health

This time of year, flies, spiders, stinkbugs, and ants prompt millions of people to turn to insecticides. Whether they come from the local hardware store or an extermination company, those insecticides often contain pyrethroid, which a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reports may be dangerous to more than insects. … Read More

Overcoming Premature Ejaculation

Mar 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Men's Health

A problem in the bedroom is not something most men care to discuss, but when pressed they may admit that sexual intercourse is not like it used to be when they were younger. Some men may therefore avoid sex and intimacy, which can damage relationships. Premature and painful ejaculations are … Read More

All About Aspirin: Know the Risks and Benefits of This Medicinal Staple

Mar 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Men's Health

For more than a century, aspirin has been helping people manage headaches, joint pain and other physical ailments. And for nearly 50 years it’s been used to help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. But this simple, classic wonder drug comes with plenty of health risks, too. The … Read More

Augmented Reality and Orthopedic Surgery

Mar 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Men's Health

In the Iron Man movie franchise, protagonist Tony Stark wears a helmet that displays a wealth of data directly in his field of vision. Without turning his head, he can see everything he needs to make well-informed, rapid-fire decisions. Through the magic of augmented reality (AR), that technology has jumped … Read More

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