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...
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,...
National Minority Health Month: Fighting for Health Equity Year ‘Round
April is National Minority Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the often-significant disparities in health and wellbeing that affect racial and ethnic minorities across our country. But it’s important to remember that these inequities exist every...
Colon Cancer: A Growing Risk for Young Men
Dear Healthy Men: When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer a few months ago, I was surprised that he was so young—I always thought it was an old-person’s disease. What are the risk factors for younger people, especially men? A: You’re absolutely right....
Adding Insult to Injury: Male Infertility May Predict Other Health Problems
Dear HealthyMen: My wife and I have been trying for a year and have been unable to get pregnant. I want to be there to support her, but I’m suffering too and feeling something less than manly. Is there something wrong with me? Masculinity is a complicated thing. And...