Health Screenings for Boys and Men by Age in the United States: Considerations by Ethnicity and Race
Maintaining good health is a priority for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Regular health screenings play a crucial role in detecting potential health issues early on, allowing for timely intervention and improved outcomes. While general health screening...
Vaccine Hesitant? How Men Can Decide What’s Best for Them and Their Loved Ones
We at Healthy Men, Inc. (HMI) realize that many are concerned and confused about the usefulness and safety of the over 50 vaccines available in the US. We understand these concerns and why so many questions have been raised. The Worldwide Experience with All...
Vaccine Access: How Race, Sex, and Class Impact Health Equity in the Pandemic Age
Pandemics have a way of shining a harsh light on inequities in our society. In recent years, we’ve seen global outbreaks that required rapid vaccine dissemination. But those vaccines often reach some communities more slowly than others—the same ones that are struck...
Why Guys Need to Man Up to Flu-22
Dear Healthy Men: I’ve already had my COVID shot and two boosters, but my wife is bugging me to get a flu vaccine. I say that the COVID shots will protect me. She disagrees. Who’s right? A: In two words, she is. Many people, particularly guys, are trying to decide...
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: It’s Time to Support Life-Saving Testicular Self-Exams
Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending against men and boys doing testicular self-exams. What could possibly be wrong with educating young men about how to examine themselves for early signs of...