When should you see a urologist? Area urologists weigh in By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant From J.C. Trussell, urologist, associate professor of urology at Upstate
Men’s Health
Pain Meds May Affect Sperm Count
Study says Tylenol, Motrin, Advil and other pain relievers may cause a reduction in sperm count By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Want to be a
‘I Survived Prostate Cancer’
A survivor’s story By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Mark Richardson of Pittsford is a veteran, RIT grad and Kodak retiree. He’s also a prostate cancer
Men and Their Belly Fat
Call it beer belly, love handles, spare tire: doctors say men with large bellies have increased risk of death by various associated diseases By
Do Muscle Supplements Work?
Shakes and body building supplements promise to pack on pounds of muscle — but do they work? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Health foods and
Vasectomy
Procedure remains popular contraceptive for men By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With all the varieties of contraceptives available, are vasectomies still popular? Area experts say
Answers to Men’s Hair Loss
New treatments for baldness range from platelet rich plasma to micro tattoos that mimic the appearance of a short buzz cut By Deborah Jeanne
Low-skill Jobs May Raise Suicide Risk Among Men
Suicide among low-skilled workers 44 percent higher than national average By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Men employed in low-skill jobs are 44 percent more likely
Identifying Aggressive Prostate Cancers
Roswell researchers developing genetic testing to establish if prostate cancer is slow-growing or fast-growing. Test to help patients, doctors to determine cancer treatment By
Treatments for Andropause, the ‘Male Menopause’
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Women aren’t the only ones to experience “the change” later in life. “Andropause” is often used to describe symptoms affecting