All articles tagged with #men
A large study finds the HPV vaccine halves the risk of HPV-related cancers in men; protection is strongest when vaccinated early (about 42% reduction for ages 9–14 and about 50% for ages 15–26), with catch-up vaccination up to 26 and shared clinical decision‑making for 27–45. Public health guidance emphasizes routine vaccination at ages 11–12 to prevent cancer across sexes and expand protection against multiple HPV strains.
A large retrospective study in JAMA Oncology found that giving the nine-valent HPV vaccine to boys and young men markedly lowers their risk of HPV-related cancers. Analyzing 510,260 vaccinated and an equal number of unvaccinated males aged 9–26 over up to 10 years, researchers reported an overall hazard ratio of 0.54 (about a 46% risk reduction) for those who received at least one dose. Protection appeared in both younger teens (ages 9–14: HR 0.58, ~42% reduction) and young adults (ages 15–26: HR 0.50, ~50% reduction). The authors urge sex-neutral vaccination policies, though they note limitations such as possible misclassification and unmeasured sexual behaviors.
The Times investigates the rise of at‑home testosterone testing and TRT, warning that testing testosterone in isolation can mislead and drive unnecessary treatment. It urges comprehensive medical evaluation by a clinician, morning blood tests, and lifestyle changes before considering TRT, noting its higher costs and potential health risks.
A UK Biobank study of more than 270,000 participants found higher blood tyrosine levels linked to shorter life expectancy in men—potentially shaving nearly a year off lifespan—with no clear effect in women. After adjusting for related amino acids and factors, phenylalanine showed no association. Possible explanations include insulin resistance and sex-specific hormone pathways; the study does not test tyrosine supplements directly, but results suggest dietary protein or tyrosine levels could influence aging, warranting further research.
A 56-year-old Raleigh businessman, John Fleming, underwent lower blepharoplasty to remove excess fat and skin under the eyes, addressing bags that made him look tired. The procedure, done under general anesthesia and costing about $5,000, took about an hour. About two months post-op, he reports looking fresher and more energetic and feels more confident, with plans to switch from glasses to contact lenses; he notes the change is subtle and not looking “fixed.”
A long-term CARDIA study shows men reach a 5% cardiovascular disease risk around age 50.5—about seven years earlier than women (57.5)—driven largely by coronary heart disease; traditional risk factors explain only part of the gap, suggesting other biological or social factors. The findings imply heart screening and prevention may need to start earlier in adulthood, especially for men.
A long-running CARDIA study tracking more than 5,100 adults from young adulthood to 2020 finds men’s cardiovascular disease risk begins to diverge from women around age 35, with coronary heart disease developing earlier in men and the gap persisting despite similar traditional risk factors. The study suggests starting prevention and screening earlier in adulthood, potentially using tools like the AHA PREVENT equations that begin at age 30, while noting preventive care uptake remains lower for men aged 18–44.
A comprehensive study reveals that the longevity gap between women and men is rooted in biology and evolution, driven by genetic differences, reproductive strategies, and immune system variations, and persists across species and societies despite medical advances.
The article highlights eight often unnoticed sacrifices men make daily, such as suppressing emotions, carrying the mental load, staying in unfulfilling jobs, accepting minimized struggles, being the calm in crises, downplaying health issues, accepting loneliness, and postponing personal dreams, all driven by societal expectations of masculinity, which often leads to emotional and physical tolls that remain invisible and unacknowledged.
A study finds that men need to exercise nearly twice as much as women to reduce heart disease risk, highlighting the importance of sex-specific health guidelines and encouraging increased physical activity among women to improve cardiovascular health.
Dakota Johnson revealed her biggest dealbreaker for men as wearing flip-flops in public, emphasizing her straightforward approach to dating. She recently split from Chris Martin and shared her thoughts on the challenges of finding love, noting that dating can be both beautiful and scary.
The article discusses a perceived tendency among men to outsource relationship maintenance to their partners, potentially contributing to male loneliness, and offers advice on improving communication and emotional connection in relationships.
Women tend to live longer than men due to genetic, behavioral, and biological factors. Men engage in riskier behaviors like smoking and neglect preventive health measures, which contribute to higher mortality rates. The study suggests that adopting some habits typical of women, such as regular doctor visits and healthier lifestyles, could help men narrow the longevity gap.
The article highlights that osteoporosis is increasingly affecting men as they live longer, yet awareness, screening, and treatment remain low among men, leading to serious fractures and health issues.
A study of 1,176 species suggests that women tend to outlive men partly because of having double X chromosomes, which provide genetic protection against harmful mutations, beyond behavioral factors like smoking and risk-taking.