Category: Men’s Health

Would you suggest I try taking a probiotic supplement for general colon health? I have a sensitive stomach and sometimes suffer from constipation.

I?m 68, and I had the pneumonia vaccine a few years ago. Now I hear that I need to have two different ones. Do I really need to do this?

To find the best hospital, ask a doctor for a recommendation. Other ways to identify a quality hospital include checking national hospital rankings and browsing hospital websites.

A study found that one in 10 people who take protective aspirin may not really qualify, because the risk of heart attacks and strokes wasn’t great enough to justify the risk of unwanted bleeding associated with aspirin.

Opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone offer relief from pain, but the body gets used to them, requiring ever-higher doses.

A study found no convincing scientific evidence that taking a statin can cause memory loss or other changes in mental functioning. The new research review covered randomized clinical trials that included nearly 47,000 people.

When is it time to stop driving? My kids worry that my driving skills are slipping.

I have a pacemaker and was told to never have an MRI scan. Is there any way around that?

Being engaged mentally and socially is key to well-being in retirement. Doing too much or doing too little can lead to anxiety, depression, and other health issues. Men need activities that structure their time and are meaningful to them.

In a comparison of 137 studies of treatment for knee arthritis, the over-the-counter pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol, other brands) does not relieve pain much more than a placebo pill.