On August 1, 2018, the Ashanti Regional Hospital in Ghana is getting Men’s Clinic, a unit specifically set up to manage and treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction in Ghana According to one of the doctors behind the push for an ED clinic, Dr. Samuel Amanama, erectile dysfunction is increasing in Ghana, likely due to … Continue reading Ghana’s First Erectile Dysfunction Unit Opens Today
Probiotics has been a buzzword for the last decade or so, with nutritionists and doctors touting their benefits in yogurt, kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut. There are also countless forms of probiotic supplements lining the shelves of health food and grocery stores. But new research indicates that they could be to blame for abdominal bloating and … Continue reading Probiotics in Your Diet May Cause Bloating and Brain Fog
Women in India were hopeful when they heard that the Indian Medical Association IMA) was launching a new initiative to raise sexual health awareness among doctors. The idea was sold as a program to sensitize doctors and break the taboos around talking about sex and sexual health issues. A strong focus on erectile dysfunction But … Continue reading IMA’s Initiative Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction
A new study published in Nature Genetics has found 63 new genetic markers that might make it easier for doctors to determine if you have a greater risk of developing prostate cancer, as well as other diseases. Previously, about 100 genetic markers for prostate cancer had been identified. The research on new genetic markers for … Continue reading Scientists Find 63 New Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer
Not getting enough sleep—or poor quality sleep—has been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Knowing that melatonin can help you fall asleep and stay asleep, is it possible melatonin—naturally occurring or as a supplement—could also help your ED? Several studies seem to indicate that it could. Melatonin levels and erectile dysfunction in humans A recent study … Continue reading Can Taking Melatonin Help Your Erectile Dysfunction?
You’ve heard the jokes about Tinder and other “hook-up sites” on late-night TV and you can laugh along because it’s not your thing. But for men over 40 who are looking for a long-term relationship, where do you turn? Sure, there’s church, the grocery store and maybe even a few blind dates that your well-meaning … Continue reading 5 Dating Sites for Men Over 40
If you’ve always assumed you had high cholesterol (CHOL) from all those sausages you used to eat, consider this: cheese and other dairy products may also raise your cholesterol. How much cholesterol does your favorite cheese have? While cheese does have some positive benefits (besides making everything it touches taste better!), such as calcium, protein … Continue reading Love Cheese? Watch Your Cholesterol
From erectile dysfunction to trouble peeing, there are specific reasons men tend to see their doctor. But if were up to doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil, men would go for regular checkups as frequently as most women do, not just when something is wrong. Beyond erectile dysfunction It’s part of the reason the two … Continue reading Doctors’ Tour Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction, Men’s Health
When it comes to diabetes, men and women are affected differently, and we’re not just talking about erectile dysfunction (ED). Women frequently have more serious complications and an increased risk of death compared to men. But diabetes is more common in men, especially type 2, which has been linked to lower testosterone levels. (Interestingly, higher … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction and Other Side Effects of Diabetes in Men
