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Alcohol large part of life for Aussie men
More than half of Australian men drink alcohol either daily or weekly, 6 per cent drink at levels placing them at risk, and almost a quarter think drinking will ease depression, surveys show.
Blue September
Blue September is a national awareness and fundraising campaign for cancers that affect men, including bowel cancer.
Breast cancer: men affected by a woman's diagnosis
How to help men who are faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer in a woman they love.
Circumcision benefit small against sexually transmitted infections
Circumcision may confer only minimal protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Australian research shows.
Concerns over counterfeit medicines online
People sourcing medicines over the Internet risk receiving counterfeit medicines which are increasingly linked to side effects and deaths.
Contraception: male sterilisation
Vasectomy is a form of surgical contraception that involves the cutting and tying of 2 tubes to prevent sperm from entering the seminal fluid.
Diabetes: Sean's story
Read about how fitness and attitude has helped Sean to cope with diabetes.
Heart disease risk passed from father to son
Men with a particular genetic variant on their Y chromosome appear to be hardwired for a 50 per cent higher risk of coronary heart disease, regardless of their other risk factors.
Hydrocoeles
Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring in the scrotum.
Male infertility
Find out more about the causes of male infertility.
Male menopause
Many men report symptoms in their 40s and 50s that may caused by ageing or declining testoterone. Find out about the symptoms and how to help.
Man flu is real
'Man flu' may be reality, with the immune response to cold viruses weaker in men than in women, a study shows.
Men not thinking about sex constantly
Men think about sex an average of 19 times a day, not 8000 as popularly believed, a study has found.
Men with cancer turn to complementary therapies
Over half of men with cancer use complementary or alternative therapies (CAM), most commonly diet supplements, prayer and herbs, a survey suggests.
Men with chronic work stress more likely to die
Men under high levels of chronic stress at work are more likely to die from any cause than their peers.
Movember
Movember is a moustache-growing charity event to raise funds and awareness of men's health issues such as prostate cancer and depression.
Perinatal depression affects one in 10 dads
Perinatal depression is now known to affect twice as many new dads as previously thought.
Sperm damaged by WiFi laptops
Sperm may be damaged by Wi-Fi connected laptop computers, potentially reducing men's fertility, a study suggests.
Stroke: Michael's story
Michael recounts how he suffered a stroke while at work, aged 43.
Vasectomy: frequently asked questions
Ten frequently asked questions answered about having a vasectomy and what you can expect afterwards.
More than half of Australian men drink alcohol either daily or weekly, 6 per cent drink at levels placing them at risk, and almost a quarter think drinking will ease depression, surveys show.
Blue September
Blue September is a national awareness and fundraising campaign for cancers that affect men, including bowel cancer.
Breast cancer: men affected by a woman's diagnosis
How to help men who are faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer in a woman they love.
Circumcision benefit small against sexually transmitted infections
Circumcision may confer only minimal protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Australian research shows.
Concerns over counterfeit medicines online
People sourcing medicines over the Internet risk receiving counterfeit medicines which are increasingly linked to side effects and deaths.
Contraception: male sterilisation
Vasectomy is a form of surgical contraception that involves the cutting and tying of 2 tubes to prevent sperm from entering the seminal fluid.
Diabetes: Sean's story
Read about how fitness and attitude has helped Sean to cope with diabetes.
Heart disease risk passed from father to son
Men with a particular genetic variant on their Y chromosome appear to be hardwired for a 50 per cent higher risk of coronary heart disease, regardless of their other risk factors.
Hydrocoeles
Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring in the scrotum.
Male infertility
Find out more about the causes of male infertility.
Male menopause
Many men report symptoms in their 40s and 50s that may caused by ageing or declining testoterone. Find out about the symptoms and how to help.
Man flu is real
'Man flu' may be reality, with the immune response to cold viruses weaker in men than in women, a study shows.
Men not thinking about sex constantly
Men think about sex an average of 19 times a day, not 8000 as popularly believed, a study has found.
Men with cancer turn to complementary therapies
Over half of men with cancer use complementary or alternative therapies (CAM), most commonly diet supplements, prayer and herbs, a survey suggests.
Men with chronic work stress more likely to die
Men under high levels of chronic stress at work are more likely to die from any cause than their peers.
Movember
Movember is a moustache-growing charity event to raise funds and awareness of men's health issues such as prostate cancer and depression.
Perinatal depression affects one in 10 dads
Perinatal depression is now known to affect twice as many new dads as previously thought.
Sperm damaged by WiFi laptops
Sperm may be damaged by Wi-Fi connected laptop computers, potentially reducing men's fertility, a study suggests.
Stroke: Michael's story
Michael recounts how he suffered a stroke while at work, aged 43.
Vasectomy: frequently asked questions
Ten frequently asked questions answered about having a vasectomy and what you can expect afterwards.
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