Colon Cancer: A Growing Risk for Young Men

Nov 21, 2020 | Cancer, Disparities

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. Boseman was...

Of Masks and Masculinity

Jul 11, 2020 | COVID, Health Disparities, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity, Men’s Health

Dear Healthy Men: I’ve really had it with COVID and the non-stop pressure to wear a mask. I’m a 35-year old, very fit man and doubt I’m going to get sick. Plus, the things look positively goofy. And anyway, if the President of the United States won’t wear a mask, why...

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Apr 4, 2020 | Cancer

Did you know that the most common form of cancer in boys and young men ages of 15-35 is almost entirely curable if caught early? And did you know that awareness and screening are the most effective ways to fight that disease? Now that you know, how’d you like to help...

Men and Belly Fat: A Bad Combination

Oct 19, 2019 | Cancer, Nutrition

Call it what you will: beer belly, love handles, gut, spare tire, or anything else. Whatever the words, they’re all referring to the same thing: belly fat, which is one of the most common types of fat for men. As you’ve no doubt noticed, as we gain weight, our thighs,...

Surprising and Alarming Statistics on Causes of Death in American Males

Sep 28, 2019 | Cancer, Mental Health

Earlier this month, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Brief that outlines the latest data on causes of death in the United States. In particular, the Brief highlights a number of important health...