Why We Need an Office of Men’s Health—Now!
Dear Healthy Men: More than a year ago, I read a column of yours that mentioned that while there are several Offices of Women’s Health in the federal government, there isn’t a corresponding Office of Men’s Health. Is that still true? And if not, why not? A: The answer...
AS LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR MEN IN THE UNITED STATES DECLINES, PRIORITIZING HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL
AS LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR MEN IN THE UNITED STATES DECLINES, PRIORITIZING HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL Recent National Survey Indicates Room for Men to Improve Physical, Mental and Sexual Health and Knowledge Gaps in Sexual and Mental Health News provided by Healthy Now: A Men’s...
7 Year Disparity for Male Life Expectancy
Washington D.C. Leads Country With 7 Year Disparity for Male Life Expectancy New CDC data reveals drastic decline in life expectancy of American Indian and Alaskan Natives WASHINGTON — Today the CDC released a new National Vital Statistics System Report...
Health Disparities: Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
On average, men’s lives are less healthy—and shorter—than women’s. This health disparity exists in part because women take better care of themselves than men do. But several recent studies have found that in many cases, a man and a woman with the exact same condition...
Unequal Justice: Gender-Based Disparities in the Courts
Dear Healthy Men: I’ve been reading about actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, who were recently sentenced for their part in the college admissions scandal. What really struck me was the difference in their sentences. She got two months in prison, a $150,000 fine,...