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November or 'Movember,' it's time to talk men's health

S ome men don't like to go to the doctor because they don't want to hear bad news. It's a good thing there's a whole month to talk some sense into them, and the month is November. Whether men can get ... Read More

'Health is our biggest flex': Macon men find strength in monthly mental health gatherings

In recognition of National Men’s Health Awareness Month, two local organizations in Macon are joining forces to address men's psychological needs, emphasizing t ... Read More

Men’s Health Month encourages routine checkups and mental health discussions

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - November marks Men’s Health Month, a nationwide effort to encourage men to discuss screening and prioritize their well-being. Healthcare experts say men are far less likely ... Read More

'No-Shave November' highlights men's health awareness in the Piedmont Triad

Shave November' kicks off, experts in Winston-Salem emphasize the importance of men's health, urging them to prioritize exercise, diet and regular check-ups. Read More

2 Bay Area men tackle mental health crisis among Asian American men

Two Bay Area men are tackling what some say is a silent but growing crisis: mental health connected to Asian American men. NBC Bay Area sat down with them to understand the issues and what they're ... Read More

New Men’s Health Research from Progyny Challenges Conventional Beliefs about Fertility Knowledge and Action

Cost, fear of diagnosis, and embarrassment are key barriers: Among men looking to conceive, the top three reasons preventing them from seeking fertility treatment were fear of diagnosis (64%), ... Read More

Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say

Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans' members, a new federal watchdog report says. Read More

Men Need Twice as Much Exercise as Women to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

A new study suggests that men require nearly double the amount of exercise as women to lower heart disease risk an equivalent amount. Women who got 250 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each ... Read More

To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how

The return to "standard time" is better for our health according to sleep scientists, but the time change can be disruptive, and our bodies must also adjust to more hours of darkness as we head ... Read More

'Cancer doesn't care': Patients pushed past divisive politics to lobby Congress

Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from outside Rochester, New York. She voted for Donald Trump three times. Lexy Mealing, who used to work in a physician's office, is from Long ... Read More

Front-of-package health claims don’t reflect true nutrition

Researchers analyzing nearly 600 grocery items found that flashy front-label claims—like “heart healthy” or “keto-friendly,” often fail to match real nutrition, urging doctors and shoppers to focus on ... Read More

Why Louisiana men are dying younger than elsewhere, and what some doctors are doing about it

Louisiana men live an average of around 69 years, between five and six years less than the national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State data show fewer than two ... Read More