A. “It’s an old belief that men can have babies indefinitely,” says Karine Chung, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the divisi...
Results tagged “mens-health”
Researchers conducting a random trial discover that folic acid supplements are linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer.
March 16, 2009
by Meghan L...
Women in search of a lofty ideal are drawn to plastic surgery by makeover shows, says a new study.
by Eddie North-Hager
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A. Some recent studies, as well as a panel representing the American Medical Association, have noted that previous statements about the dangers of hi...
Several factors are fueling an increasing and alarming incidence of chronic kidney disease. Here, a USC expert explains what's causing the rise, as w...
The holidays are typically a season marked by overindulgence. Here, a USC dietician offers tips on eating your way through the next few months while ...
A. While it's true that many studies have shown that married people tend to live longer than unmarried people, finding the exact relationship between...
USC Dentistry expert explains the importance of oral care and how the mouth offers insight to the health of your whole body.
September 15, 2008
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the federal government. For more information on prostate cancer, the most commonly dia...
A. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory lung disease. The cause of this inflammation is not known, but it almost always affects the lungs first. "Ninety pe...
A. Earlier this month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of primary care experts that issues guidelines about clinical preventive serv...
In a recent poll of USC Health Now readers, more than half of all respondents were unsure if they were up-to-date on their vaccines. Here, a USC expe...
While some see acne as a plague of the teenage years, many people well past 18 still suffer from the skin condition. Here, a USC expert talks about h...
h3. Most people experience acid reflux, or heartburn, once in a while. However, if you experience it on a consistent basis, you may have gastroesophag...
A. "Older men with sustained and pervasive anxiety appear to be at increased risk for a heart attack over and beyond what can be explained by other ca...
While the sun is a fundamental, life-fueling force, this standout star is also responsible for thousands of deaths annually due to skin cancer and hea...
This week (June 9 – 15) is National Men’s Health Week, designed to promote awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early de...
There's much excitement about the promise of stem cells in curing a host of debilitating injuries and diseases—cancer, Alzheimer's, and spinal c...
A. If one has had unprotected sex, sex with multiple partners, shared needles, or experienced possible exposure to HIV during a medical procedure or a...
Celebrate Earth Day year-round with these helpful tips that not only help the environment, but may improve your personal health as well.
April 21, 20...