Old Man Balls: Fact Or Fiction?

Old Man Balls: Fact Or Fiction?

Disclaimer: If you read this, don't blame me for whatever psychological damage that will inevitably follow. This may not be the most dignified thing I've ever written, but I couldn't resist once I…
Farmers Have Stronger Hips

Farmers Have Stronger Hips

The hip fracture risk of farmers is lower than the general population , according to a study in Sweden, one of the few countries which tracks hip fractures through a national registry,…
Why Do Women Go Through Menopause?

Why Do Women Go Through Menopause?

Passing on our genes to the next generation is the key process in evolution that happens through natural selection. So why do women suddenly stop having periods when they have at least a third of…
Kidney Stones Are On The Rise Among Youth

Kidney Stones Are On The Rise Among Youth

Kidney stones are increasing in the U.S., a striking change from the historic pattern in which middle-aged white men were at highest risk for the painful condition. Researchers, clinicians and public…
Hyperaged Men And The Scale Of Male Suffering

Hyperaged Men And The Scale Of Male Suffering

Life expectancy at birth is about six years shorter for White males than White females. This gap is about eight years for Blacks. Given the close correlation between declining health and early death…