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The role of inflammation in prevention of coronary heart disease
21 Nov 2008 - General
Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) released a statement on new findings on the role of inflammation in the prevention of coronary heart disease:
This year, about 450,000 Americans will die of coronary heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men and women. Although we have made great strides in preventing and treating heart disease, we continue to explore the complex mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease, and we are eager to refine risk assessment tools and preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke. - more
Eye conditions linked with obstructive sleep apnoea
19 Nov 2008 - General
If a good night's sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it's a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus. - more
Amuse it or lose it
18 Nov 2008 - New and Emerging Mens Health Therapies
Could taking early action against high blood pressure prevent impaired brain function? Or perhaps more time hugging or being hugged by a loved one, a good night’s sleep and some relaxation can ensure healthy cognitive function later in life. UTS Faculty of Science honours student Mariam Chaalan is researching how the way we live our lives affects our chances of developing cognitive medical conditions. - more
Sleep apnoea may be risk factor for sudden cardiac death
17 Nov 2008 - New and Emerging Mens Health Therapies
After studying the sleep characteristics of nearly 11,000 adults in an overnight sleep laboratory, Mayo Clinic researchers suggest that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) – and, in particular, the low nighttime oxygen saturation of the blood it causes – may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD). - more
Absent-minded teens exposed and burnt, reveals new Cancer Council research
17 Nov 2008 - Hot Mens Health Topics
Main reason for getting sunburnt – "I forgot to protect myself."
Teens continue to put themselves at unnecessary risk of skin cancer by spending excessive time in the sun and forgetting to protect themselves, according to new Cancer Council research. - more
NEI releases complete data from Age-Related Eye Disease Study
16 Nov 2008 - General
The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the release of more than 10 years of data collected during the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which looked at the progression of age-related macular degeneration and age-related cataract in 4,757 adults aged 55 to 80. - more
Type-1 diabetes not so much bad genes as good genes behaving badly
16 Nov 2008 - General
Investigators combing the genome in the hope of finding genetic variants responsible for triggering early-onset diabetes may be looking in the wrong place, new research at the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests. - more
Researchers aim to over-stress already taxed mantle cell lymphoma cells
16 Nov 2008 - New and Emerging Mens Health Therapies
Cancer cells are already stressed by the fast pace they require to grow and spread and scientists believe a little more stress just may kill them. - more
UPCOMING EVENTS
Australian Giving Week 2008
01 Dec 2008
Australian Giving Week 2008 will take place around the country from December 1 to 7. The aim of this annual event is to focus attention on the many ways that individuals, families, ... - more
CNS Diseases - Partnering & Deal making Summit 08
01 Dec 2008
This specialized summit takes a microscopic look at trends and developments in CNS diseases, from cutting-edge CNS disease research to early and late stage partnerships. Whether you are a ... - more
AIDS Awareness Week - World AIDS Day
24 Nov 2008
AIDS Awareness Week begins on November 24th and culminates on World AIDS Day, December 1st.
The aim of AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day, which began in 1988, is to raise community awareness ... - more
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
19 Nov 2008
Currently 210 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to 2007 WHO estimates. WHO predicts that COPD will become the fourth leading cause of death worldwide by ... - more
National Skin Cancer Action Week 2008
18 Nov 2008
As the sun starts heating up our bear summer skin, it’s the perfect time to observe National Skin Cancer Action Week. Remember it only takes one burn to develop a melanoma, so Slip! Slop! Slap! ... - more
The First National Conference of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
16 Nov 2008
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is proud to present, the first ever National conference. Under the theme of 'Supporting Quality of Life', the intent is to host the largest ever meeting ... - more
Men's Health, the online magazine style website resource providing men with the latest men's healthcare information. General healthcare of men as well as specific men's diseases that affect the male gender, including their You can also stay up-to-date with the latest men's health topics. All information provided on this men's health website is researched and compiled by professional men's health specialists ensuring accuracy and quality of men's health information. Life expectancy of Australians compares favorably with other developed countries, life expectancy within the Australian population varies between the two genders. The United Nations' statistical information showed that life expectancy at birth for Australian males was 77.7, compared to 82.8 for females. In part, is due to the poorer men's health and men's lifestyle in the general male population. Major health concerns among men in Australia include: Heart diseases and cancers are leading causes of death of Australian men. As men's health issues are diverse, many disciplines of medicine deal with the diagnosis and treatment of these men's diseases. Examples are urologists (who deal with the urinary and reproductive tract of men, for diseases such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, prostate enlargement etc), cardiologists (for heart diseases), oncologists (cancer specialists), neurologists, general physicians and psychiatrists. The best starting point is usually the general practitioner if concerns over general or specific issues of men's health arise, so that appropriate referral can be made to the relevant men's medical specialists.
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