Men’s Health

Prioritizing Men’s Health: An Essential Checklist for Every Age

Health
Taking charge of your health is a responsibility that should never be overlooked, regardless of your gender. However, men, including African American men, often...
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What Men’s Health Month Means For African Americans

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Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...
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Prostate Cancer’s Impact On African Americans

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Prostate cancer is one of the most prolific cancers among men across the United States, second only to skin cancers. However, Black people carry...
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Male Contraceptive Pill Found 99% Effective in Preventing Pregnancy

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The responsibility of taking birth control may no longer depend on women. Recently, scientists developed a male contraceptive pill that was 99% effective in mice and didn't cause observable side effects. The new oral contraception is expected to enter human trials by the end of the year.
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Breast Cancer Deadlier for Black Men

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Breast cancer doesn’t just affect Black women disproportionately, it’s also a problem for Black men. According to a recent study, the incidence rates of...
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Silent Pain: Black Men and Depression

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Depression among Black men is an oft-unspoken pain that deeply affects the health and quality of life of Black people. In fact, the most...
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5 Things to Know About Erectile Dysfunction 

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If you're like most men, you're reluctant to talk about being unable to get or maintain an erection. But erectile dysfunction is quite common. In fact,...
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Bias Leads to Young Gay Men Missing Key Health Care

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Young gay men who are uncomfortable discussing sexual issues with their primary care providers and experience health care discrimination are less likely to seek...
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Black Health Matters Partners With Omega Psi Phi to Promote Physical, Mental Health

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Reginald M. Harris, Seventh District representative for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has seen the toll mental illness and other health issues have taken...
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4 Questions Men Should Ask Their Doctors

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Are you scheduling a checkup with your health care provider? Do you know what questions you should be asking? Whether you see your doctor...
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Kappa Health Initiative 2020-2021

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Though seemingly unrelated, lung cancer and poor mental health share some sobering characteristics for black people: Both contribute to higher death rates than those...
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Understanding the Biggest Health Risks for Men

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Do you know the biggest health risks for men? The list is surprisingly short. The top causes of death among adult men in the...
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Black Men Got a Mental Health Boost From Obama’s Election

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Black men say they experienced a mental health boost after Barack Obama’s election, reporting more positive mental health days in the aftermath of November...
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Men: Slash Heart Attack Risk by 86 Percent

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Four out of five heart attacks can be prevented by lifestyle changes What if we told you there was a way to reduce your chances...
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Healthy Dads: Fathers Need to Care for Themselves as Well as Their Kids

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If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy dad or a good dad? Studies suggest men often choose being a good...
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